Newman University
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)
Newman University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) and other courses in Health and Social Care at Newman University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health and Social Care.

Overall student satisfaction
66 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Health and Social Care at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £17000 £17500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £28000 £11000 - £22000 £14000 - £24500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676

Course Description

There is an increasing demand for health and social care within the UK and globally and the sector requires competent and knowledgeable contributors to shape it to ensure the best outcomes for all.

The BSc Health and Social Care at Birmingham Newman University intends to develop in students the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and values required of them to work, research and continue their studies in this area and other related disciplines. It will provide a range of educational experiences that enable students to work in a wide-ranging fast-moving environment within the UK and internationally. Students will have the opportunity to develop a professional approach to their work with individuals and communities.

Why study this course?

The BSc Health and Social Care at Birmingham Newman includes a number of strategies designed to develop professional, high quality graduates for the health and social care sector.

  • The first year of the course will provide a good foundation to introduce complex concepts of both health and social care and enable the development of a wide range of knowledge and skills to support study at the second and third year.
  • You will be supported by experienced highly qualified lecturers with extensive research and knowledge across the health and social care sector.
  • You will gain experience in from work experience which will help you link theory and practice.
  • Your modules will be focused on a range of skills and knowledge that can be directly applied to working within the health and social care sector.
  • For your final dissertation project, you can research a topic that interests you and is relevant to your personal interests or intended future employment.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) at Newman University

20% Sales occupations
20% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Media Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Protective service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
0% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

**Please see the Birmingham Newman University website for details**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Newman University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 9 university rankings of Newman University

About Newman University

Established in 1968, Newman University is based in the suburbs of the city of Birmingham, in the West Midlands. Located in a quiet residential area, NU is an hour away from Birmingham City Centre by bus. The campus overlooks Bartley reservoir and the scenic Worcestershire countryside. One of Newman’s values is being different, and it strives to do this mainly by keeping faculty numbers high in relation to student numbers, to guarantee that every student feels that they can get the individualised attention they need.

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Student composition of Newman University

undergraduates:
1940
postgraduates:
400
Total:
2340
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Where is this programme taught

Birmingham Newman University
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