Health and Social Care Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Health and Social Care Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
From exploring different aspects of Health and Social Care to looking at how to assess needs, our Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) degree will also introduce you to law, social policy, assessment and care planning. On the course, you’ll explore your own values in relation to working with diverse groups, and you’ll engage in becoming a reflective practitioner.
Introducing you to a wealth of post-university career opportunities, this course gives you the chance to put your theoretical skills into practice by undertaking a work placement in your third year. Supporting and enha...
From exploring different aspects of Health and Social Care to looking at how to assess needs, our Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) degree will also introduce you to law, social policy, assessment and care planning. On the course, you’ll explore your own values in relation to working with diverse groups, and you’ll engage in becoming a reflective practitioner.
Introducing you to a wealth of post-university career opportunities, this course gives you the chance to put your theoretical skills into practice by undertaking a work placement in your third year. Supporting and enhancing your learning and increasing your future employability prospects, the placement could give you the chance to make useful industry contacts, as well as give you the edge when applying for a relevant role. You’ll have the opportunity to progress to careers in diverse areas, including youth work, housing, domestic violence, social prescribing, and drug and alcohol support. Alternatively, you could pursue further, Master’s level study to enter fields such as nursing, social work, and occupational therapy.
Why Study Health and Social Care BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
In Yorkshire and the Humber, for our subject area we’ve ranked top 5 in the Guardian League Tables 2026 and 2nd for in the Complete University Guide 2026.
Also, in the National Student Survey 2025, Health Studies at Huddersfield is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities, and the top 5 in the UK for academic support, organisation and management and learning resources.
On campus, you’ll be taught by a supportive and experienced teaching team, who have worked in a range of health and social care roles. Bringing their teaching to life with real-life case studies, they will be on hand to guide you throughout the course, with everything from on-campus work to placements.
You’ll be taught a wide variety of aspects of health and social care, from health and community development to social policy, residential health, and more. You’ll have the best chance of success on this course, as you’ll learn from the best.
Professional Bodies\
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Not quite ready to start Health and Social Care BSc(Hons)?
Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Health and Social Care.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A47-G86
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
C grade or above on core.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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