Overview

The Health and Social Care Policy (Hons) programme from Ulster University is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in graduate level roles within the health and social care sector. Based in the discipline of social policy, this specialist degree has a strong emphasis on developing your intellectual, professional and personal skills.

The degree focuses on the policy and theoretical context for the management and delivery of health and social care in Northern Ireland and further afield.

Career opportunities:

Care Co-ordinator

Civil Servant

Community Health Advisor

Disability Support Worker

HSC Graduate Intern

Policy and Advocacy Worker

Research Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Changing Images of Welfare

Poverty and Social Security

Policy for Children and Families

Contemporary Social Policy Issues

Making and Delivering Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Social Policy View 189 other Bachelors in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: BBC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CCD

Scottish Highers: Grades BBCCC

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 25 points (12 at higher level); Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland, Wales Islands Fees £9,790.00

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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