13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our BSc Health and Social Care programme adapts to the fast-changing world of health and social care. This course includes new policy elements and skills, giving students many choices in an evolving environment. We focus on health and social care, and children and young people’s services, aiming to build a health and social care workforce that meets important government goals. This prepares you for a workplace full of different and exciting opportunities. This course is a recognised higher education qualification in the health, digital health, and social care sector. It offers progressive studies that are important for careers in the primary areas of care within health and social care. You will develop investigative, reflective, and analytical skills, along with strong reasoning powers. These will give you the knowledge and skills you need to continue your study and training after completing your degree. By studying this programme, you can upskill if you already work as a health and social care professional. This helps reduce the shortage of qualified workers with level 4 and 5 qualifications. If you are new to the field, the course will prepare you to join the next generation of workers, ready for successful employment in this sector. This course ensures you are well-prepared for the employment environment in health and social care. You will gain the skills and knowledge to succeed and make a real difference. Whether you are aiming to start or advance your career, this programme offers multiple and diverse opportunities. In summary, our programme covers important policies, developing key skills, and focuses on real-world applications in the health sector. It is designed to help you succeed in a variety of careers within health and social care. You will be ready for the dynamic and changing employment environment of this vital field.
Modules
Year One In the first year, you will explore the foundations of health and social care, focusing on key concepts, policy, and the skills needed for effective practice. You’ll study counselling, communication, and therapeutic relationship, psychology in health and social care and management organisational behaviour and digital, helping you to gain a solid base for your future studies. Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship (20 credits) Psychology in Health and Social Care (20 credits) Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits) Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits) Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (20 credits) Management, Organisational Behaviour and Digital Change (20 credits) Year Two The second year builds on your knowledge with advanced topics in health promotion, public health, and social care sector practices. You’ll develop analytical skills through research methods and evidence-based practice, and learn about physiology as well as protecting and supporting families in health and social care. Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits) Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care (20 credits) Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits) Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (20 credits) Introduction to Physiology (20 credits) Introduction to independent Research Skills (20 Credits) Year Three In your final year, you will deepen your understanding of health and social care policy and strategic governmental goals. You’ll focus on leadership and management in the health sector, as well as health, wellbeing and sustainable development, applying your learning to real-world problems through an independent research project. Independent Project (40 credits) Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (20 credits) Digital Transformation in the Health and Care Professions (20 Credits) Psychopathological Classifications and Provisions (20 Credits) Empowering the Older Person (20 Credits)
Assessment method
Assessments include: essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective accounts, debates, policy critiques and professional portfolios. You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
You are encouraged to continue or enter employment in the health, care or support sectors in order to enhance your studies. We recommend that you pay for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update option if you do not already have one in place.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP