Overview

By taking the Health and Social Care (Hons) programme from Swansea University you will explore health and social care in a wide range of national and international contexts, covering themes including social policy, public health, epidemiology, psychology, human biology and physiology, law and ethics relating to health, equality, and social justice.

You will gain a clear understanding of the structures and policies underpinning health and social care in the UK and develop excellent communication, research and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers.

Career

As a Health and Social Care graduate, a wealth of careers are open to you in the NHS, social services, the civil service, independent health and social care, and charitable organisations.

You also have many options for further study. Recent graduates have gone on to postgraduate teaching certificates, Paramedic Science courses, and Master’s level study in Social Work, Health Promotion, Cognitive Neuroscience and Humanitarian Aid.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evaluating research evidence in Health and Social Care
Health Law and Practice
Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Reflective Practice and Working with People
Psychology of Health and Illness
Professional Development and Critical Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Health Sciences View 471 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-level/Welsh Baccalaureate* Offer: BBB – BBC
* We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. The requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific graduate for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Typical Access to HE Offer: 21 Distinctions, 18 Merits, 6 Passes
Typical BTEC Offer: DDM-DMM
International Baccalaureate: 30—32
Irish Leaving Certificate: 345-360
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

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

19100 GBP / year

≈ 19100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

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