BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

On this degree, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the socio-cultural dimensions of health and illness, alongside an in-depth exploration of the policymaking process and strategies to shape the health and wellbeing agenda at local, national, and global levels. You will develop essential leadership skills and be empowered to critically analyse environmental, social, economic, and political factors, assessing their influence on health and healthcare systems, locally, nationally and globally. You’ll also have the valuable opportunity to volunteer in an organisation of your choice.

Faculty: Health and Social Care | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, April and September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you're passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, the BSc Health and Social Science course at BNU offers the perfect foundation. With health and wellbeing at its core, this degree explores the key challenges facing societies and organisations today. Core modules include Wellbeing in Society, Sociology of Health, Making Sense of Society, Policy and Society, Media, Communication and Society, Social Justice, Employability and Professional Development, Contemporary Social Research, Ethical Issues in Social Science, Social Diversity: Race, Gender and Sexuality, Leisure, Culture and Space, Dissertation, Global Health. Optional modules include Work, Welfare and Policy, Human Rights and Global Development, Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System, Ageing through the life course, Body, Culture and Society, Leadership and Teamwork.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities in the leisure, health and social care sectors. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course. Roles include Health assessment officer, Exercise coordinator, Lifestyle coach, Social policy positions, Working with people in recovery, Community engagement, Social prescriber.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis. Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. UCAS code L51L.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January, April and September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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