BSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management is a health studies degree focused on leadership, policy and professional practice within care environments. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Study Skills for Higher Education, Investigating Health and Wellbeing, Law, Ethics and Policy, and Professional Development 1, alongside management principles. The second year develops practical competencies through Wellbeing in Communities and Society, Professional Development 2, Communication & Intervention, Integrated Leadership & Management, and Applying Research to Practice. In the final year, students complete a Project Module, Contemporary Issues, Leading and Managing Change, and Professional Development 3. Optional study areas in the final year include Introduction to Disaster Healthcare, Reducing Population Health Inequalities, Leadership, Management and Co-ordination in Health and Social Care, and Train the Trainer (Health and Social Care).
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 87%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 96%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Study Skills for Higher Education
- Investigating Health and Wellbeing
- Law, Ethics and Policy
- Professional Development 1
- Fundamentals of Leading and Managing in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Practice
- Wellbeing in Communities and Society
- Professional Development 2
- Communication & Intervention
- Integrated Leadership & Management
- Applying Research to Practice
- Introduction to Disaster Healthcare
- Reducing Population Health Inequalities
- Project Module
- Contemporary Issues
- Leading and Managing Change
- Leadership, Management and Co-ordination in Health and Social Care
- Professional Development 3
- Train the Trainer (Health and Social Care)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £32,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management at University of South Wales do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management at University of South Wales?
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, Wellbeing and Social Care Management at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.