Course summary
The 4-year BSc Health and Social Care with Applied Practice offers an additional year in industry to the 3-year Health and Social Care degree. This additional year will give students the opportunity to experience work in the Health and Social Care services environment, allowing students to build their confidence and gain real-world experience. Our flexible, broad-based degree in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of sectors. 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. Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.
Modules
Year 1 modules: > Academic Development > Professional Development > Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care > Foundations in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology > Poverty and Plenty > Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in Society Year 2 > Evaluating Research Evidence in Health and Social Care > Health Law and Practice > Reflective Practice and Working with People > Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Year 3 > Counselling and Supporting People > Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World > Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care > Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care > Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing
Assessment method
You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, discussion groups, presentations, debates, online discussions, and group and individual learning tasks over 7-10 hours during a three-day period. Learning is assessed through essays, presentations, exams and practical tests. You will have access to an academic mentoring network and student support services throughout your studies.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Course code:
- L511
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023)
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP