BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Integrated Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Health Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree provides you with critical understanding of integrated welfare structures and processes, while equipping you with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and management in the sector. The course offers a multidisciplinary approach, grounded in social sciences, and is designed to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded qualification that covers key theories and topics relevant to health and social care. Through hands-on work placements, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience. Previous placements have included hospices, schools, care homes, mental health services, and more. With strong connections to local and national organisations in the sector, this professions-facing course encourages you to engage in extracurricular activities, volunteering opportunities, and attend lectures delivered by guest speakers. These experiences will all contribute to enhancing your CV, expanding your professional network, and preparing you for
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 96–112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £17,500 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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