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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Health and Social Care degree is designed to support your academic growth while preparing you for a rewarding and meaningful career within the sector. You'll build a strong foundation of transferable skills, including effective communication, teamwork, resilience, self-awareness, and self-management – key attributes for any confident and compassionate practitioner.

Faculty: Institute of Health  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree provides you with the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised academic award that has been designed to meet your needs and facilitate progression within the Health and Social Care sectors. The key knowledge, understanding and experiences gained throughout the programme are structured to enhance employability within a growing sector. Modules include: Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice; Introduction to Health and Wellbeing; Values and Principles of Health and Social Care; Personalisation in Health and Social Care; Development Through the Life Course; Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice; Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum; Psychology for Health and Social Care; Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice; Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation; Leadership and Change; Researching and Evaluating Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Adult Literacy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . GCSEs: GCSE English Language at C/4 or above A-levels: CCC-BBC T-levels: P (C+). All subjects are accepted however we recommend T Level Healthcare Science or Health for entry to this course Access to HE: 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit Scottish Highers: BBCC - BBBB Irish LC Highers: B2x4 – B1x3, B2 Minimum entry: 96-112 UCAS Tariff points.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

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