Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This distinctive BA Health and Social Care Practice degree programme adopts a global perspective of current and emerging health and social care issues and approaches. You will explore challenges around inequalities, exploitation and oppression, evaluating current approaches and developing alternative, sustainable responses to identified needs. Wellbeing is a recurring theme throughout the health and social care practice programme, promoting resilience of practitioners, individuals and communities.
The health and social care degree has a strong emphasis on new technologies and approaches, taking a holistic and cross-cultural view underpinned by research. We are accredited by, and work closely with, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) which is the Charted Body for Management and Leadership. CMI work with business and education providers like ourselves to inspire people to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders.
During your studies, you can enjoy free CMI membership which extends to one year after graduation. As a member, you have access to a wide range of CMI resources and events which can help you with your studies to connect with potential employers and business professionals.
Key highlights
- Global perspective on current and emerging health and social care issues
- Explores inequalities, exploitation and oppression, developing sustainable responses
- Wellbeing theme promotes resilience of practitioners, individuals and communities
- Strong emphasis on new technologies, with holistic, cross-cultural, research-led approach
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Free CMI membership during studies and for one year after
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC-CCC — or above
- BTEC: MMM — to include in a related subject
- T-level: Pass — …BCC-CCC or above BTEC/Cambridge Technical graded MMM in a related subject T Level at Pass (C and above) Alternative level 3 qualifications, such as Access to Higher Education , International Baccalaureate will also be con…
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Health and social care practitioner
- Care manager
- Support worker
- Community development worker
- Health promotion officer
- Social care coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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