A good application/performance will be taken into account if you do not meet the criteria/offer conditions.

• Prepare for a career where you can plan and deliver health and social care services which are fit for the future
• Put the theory you learn into practice, with work placements in different settings – from care homes to community projects 
• Join a course designed in partnership with experts from the sector, ensuring your studies are up to date and relevant
• Draw on our strong professional links and benefit from guest lectures, fact-finding visits and networking opportunities
• Be inspired by our friendly and supportive teaching staff who have a wealth of experience in health and social care
• Make the most of our exceptional learning facilities
• Completion of the Foundation Year course leads on to the full BA (Hons) Health and Social Care 

Health and social care is all about supporting people – working flexibly, creatively and confidently to address the needs of individuals, families and communities. This highly practical course equips you for a career in a sector which offers immense personal satisfaction.

Beginning with a foundation year

Studying BA (Hons) Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year is for you if you have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to enter directly on to the Honours degree programme.

It provides you with a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge you need and introduces you to the subject area, enabling you to achieve your full honours degree in four years.

We’re proud to welcome applications from candidates with practice experience in youth work, health, social care and education. This is as part of our commitment to enable those from non-traditional backgrounds to be able to study as part of our commitment to widening participation.