BA Health and Social Care
About this course
BA in Health in Social Science, examining the social and political determinants of health. Core topics include research methods, data analysis, global and comparative perspectives, and project management. A sandwich year includes a UK or international work placement of at least 26 weeks. The final year incorporates a desk-based research project.
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What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 63%
- Left higher education: 29%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 76%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Health and Wellbeing
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Modern Society
- Healthy Environments
- An Introduction to Healthy Development
- Working with the Vulnerable in Society
- Mental Health and Social Policy
- Research Methods
- UK Work Placement – 0 credits
- International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
- Global Health
- Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
- Tackling Disease
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £33,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University?
The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
Does BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Health and Social Care at Coventry University?
63% of students continued into their second year, and 29% left higher education.