Health and Social Studies BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Health and Social Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Health and Social Care at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health and Social Care.
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 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 | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £17000 | £20000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £28000 | £11500 - £25500 | £13000 - £30500 |
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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 | |
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Median salary | £23859 | £19123 | £20996 |
25-75 percentile range | £19362 - £27716 | £13372 - £24754 | £14943 - £27676 |
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Course Description
This BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies course focuses on topical health issues including sociology, psychology, public health, rural health issues, health care ethics and the integration of health and social care.
In the first year you will be introduced to the many factors that influence health and wellbeing and the issues which need considered in defining what it means to be healthy. You will also develop skills in academic enquiry and writing.
The second and third years build on this knowledge and look more closely at health promotion, public health, ethics, partnership working and collaboration, and skills in research.
The fourth year gives the opportunity to further build on knowledge and skills in these areas, and undertake a dissertation.
Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
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 Studies BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands
25% | Media Professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Engineering professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Health and Social Care
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Qualification requirements
Creative and Digital Media, plus 1 Higher such as English, History or Psychology at Grade C or above
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
PTE Academic | 58 | 58 average with 51 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section |
Costs
Tuition Fees Health and Social Studies BA (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £6120 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
Wales | £6120 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6120 | year 1 |
Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
EU | £6540 | year 1 |
International | £6540 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £6120 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
Wales | £6120 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6120 | year 1 |
Ireland | £6120 | year 1 |
EU | £6960 | year 1 |
International | £6960 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This course is not available to students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study here.
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
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
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
Where is this programme taught
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