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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
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Health Sciences View 715 other Bachelors in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
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 Fee
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International
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Swansea
727 - 1379 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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