BSc Health and Social Care
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy, examining the intersection of law, social policy and health and social care practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. A work placement in the third year provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in a health or social care setting. A Health Foundation Pathway is available for students preparing for the full degree.
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Entry requirements
BCC at A Level. MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Pass at T Level with grade C on core 104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 78%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Assessment and Care Planning
- International Health and Social Development
- Work Placement and Reflection
- Applied Law
- Think Family and Strength Based Approaches
- Race; Ethnicity and Difference
- Introduction to Law and Social Policy
- Social Science and Professional Practice
- Understanding Health and Social Care
- Working Together with Service Users and Carers
- Assessing Community Needs and Developing Resources
- Preparing for a Career in Health and Social Care
- Research Methods and Skills
- Social Care Interventions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £29,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at University of Huddersfield do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Social Care at University of Huddersfield?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Social Care at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.