Want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of a nation? Our full-time Health and Social Care degree in London is tailored for you.
Develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to work in a health and social care environment, in the UK or internationally.
As a student at ExploreX, you'll learn from lecturers who have significant industry experience. We've involved employers from the healthcare sector in the design of our course, exploring the skill sets that employers are most interested in and ensuring they're embedded within your learning.
London offers world-class private and public healthcare, boasting more than 90 NHS hospitals and a host of private hospitals and social care organisations, offering you unrivalled opportunities in the sector.
How long do you want your degree to take?
When do you want your degree to start?
For students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for admission to one of our undergraduate degree courses, we offer the option of a four-year degree with foundation year.
The foundation year will help you gain the skills needed to succeed at degree-level study.
Modules focus on developing skills in writing assignments, mathematics, computing, public speaking and presenting. At the same time you'll develop an understanding of the modern business world. You should expect to undertake significant amounts of reading and independent study outside of the classroom (approximately 12 hours per week during term time).
The foundation-year course may also suit you if you want a change in career, or are returning to education. Our innovative courses ensure that what you learn can be practically applied to the business world as well as preparing you to tackle the academic workload of a degree course.
We start the main part of the course by looking at the need for health and social care and the public, private, and voluntary organisations available to meet those needs.
People in the healthcare sector must have an understanding of professional roles and responsibilities, so we'll develop your understanding of professional values, ethics and boundaries, by exploring codes of practice relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll also become familiar with legislation and policies which promote effective health and safety practices, and gain knowledge on areas such as identification of potential hazards, risk assessment, infection control, protective personal equipment and waste management.
Throughout Year 1, you'll develop employability skills through your learning, such as critical thinking and group work.
In Year 3 we explore the course of human development. We'll introduce you to the different life stages and the range of genetic, biological, social and environmental factors that influence development.
You'll become familiar with different forms of abuse, the contexts in which abuse may occur, and explore the principal types of abuse including financial, sexual, physical, mental/emotional and institutional.
Using case studies, you'll be able to categorise significant life events and explore their potential impact upon the individuals or groups affected, analysing different expressions of coping.
During interprofessional workshops, we'll also consider the nature of health and focus on the political, social, and psychological issues, covering concepts of promoting health and wellbeing.
In your final year, you'll approach contemporary themes that provide stability, growth, success, and opposing reactions, in healthcare practice and policy. This includes exploring customer service management, modern facilities and financial challenges.
You'll explore and compare different healthcare systems and their methodologies, identifying individuals, groups or regions that may be at risk of exclusion. After assessing a range of theoretical and practical approaches to leading change, with particular emphasis on people management issues, you'll evaluate the different types of leaders and organisational change which are evident from case studies.
Finally, your Undergraduate Major Project is a chance to engage in individual research, based upon a real-world case study.
We'll assess your progress through a variety of methods, including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You'll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment.
All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills that employers look for.
Standard Entry Requirements:
ExploreX's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC.
Alternatively, we accept:
All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification.
Mature Students:
We welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
£9,535
per year (2025/26)
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
£16,700
per year (2025/26)
International students can pay fees upfront or in instalments.
We require a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.
UK students can apply for both a Tuition Fee Loan and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. The amount you can borrow depends on your household income and where you choose to live while studying.
Example repayment for Plan 5 loan: If you earn £25,500, you'll repay £45 a year (£3.75/month) - that's 9% of £500 (the amount over £25,000 threshold).
Today's health and social care organisations are exciting, complex and varied – and successful practitioners need to be innovative and resilient.
Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree will offer you opportunities to use real-life case studies that draw on prioritisation, negotiation and care planning skills.
You'll graduate with a solid sectoral awareness and sound understanding of the interplay between health and social circumstances. This should help you take advantage of the many jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities that the sector has to offer.
Graduates can pursue careers in health, social care, education, charities, or public services with employers including the NHS, local authorities, community organisations, and education settings.
The 4-year option includes a foundation year designed for students who don't meet the standard entry requirements. The foundation year helps develop essential academic skills before progressing to the main degree.
We offer two intake periods each year - in January and September - giving you flexibility in when you start your studies.
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