Health and Social Care BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 275 graduates of Health and Social Care BA (Hons) and other courses in Health Studies at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 Studies 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 | £27000 | £25500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32000 | £17000 - £32500 | £17500 - £38000 |
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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 |
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Course Description
Develop the skills and confidence to deliver real-world, research-informed health and social care, on a degree course that opens up a wide range of career roles.
This course gives you a broad understanding of contemporary health and social care and its application in the wider social, policy, legal and organisational environment, both within the UK and internationally.
Areas of study incorporate sociology, public health, law and the human services. In your second and third years, follow your interests with optional units in mental health, disability, safeguarding, addictions, human rights and care of older people. In your final year, undertake an independent research project, with the support of our experienced academic team.
There is a strong vocational focus, ensuring you develop transferable, employability-enhancing skills. Take this course over four years and include a fee-free one-year placement in industry* where you gain practical experience, build your CV and meet potential future employers.
*Only available to UK/EU students
Why choose this course?
- Understand and confidently apply evidence-based theory to practice, delivering excellent health and social care outcomes to all those who access these services
- Study with an academic team who have wide experience in the field and are actively involved in health and social care research
- Benefit from the opportunities offering by the University of Bedfordshire’s new Health & Social Care Academy, run in partnership with local councils and NHS Trusts, to recruit and train health and social care workers
- Take the course with a placement year and benefit from our wide range of relevant placement opportunities including roles in research assistance, social media and community advocacy as well as internships
- If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the undergraduate course
- The course opens up career paths within local authorities, public health, civil service, social enterprises and the NHS as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors
- Our Health and Social Care course received a 91% satisfaction rate in the National Student Survey 2020
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Health and Social Care BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 25% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Health and Social Care BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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