Course overview
Build confidence in a Foundation Year, then progress through the full degree.
Explore health and social care practice, safeguarding, human development, health promotion, inequality and leadership across diverse services. Begin with an integrated Foundation Year that builds the skills and confidence needed for degree study.
Course overview
This degree develops an understanding of care systems, professional practice and the needs of individuals and communities. Students examine human anatomy, lifespan development, safeguarding, mental health, health promotion, social justice and comparative healthcare systems while building practical decision-making and leadership capability.
Foundation pathway
The Foundation Year develops data, research, communication and professional skills before automatic progression to Year 1 after successful completion.
Teaching and support
Students receive support from a personal tutor and use lectures, seminars, workshops, case work, simulations and guided independent study to connect theory with professional practice.
Published non-standard delivery is Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 18:00 to 21:00 plus Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Curriculum
Follow the Foundation Year and three published degree stages.
01Foundation Year
Foundation Year
Foundation Year
Foundation Year
- Data Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development for Practitioners
01Year 1
Year 1
Year 1
Year 1
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Health and Social Care Professionals
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Health and Safety in Practice
02Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
- Lifespan Development
- Safeguarding in Practice
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Health Promotion
03Year 3
Year 3
Year 3
Year 3
- Inequalities and Social Justice
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Leadership and Change Management
- Undergraduate Project (Health and Social Contexts)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses coursework, group and activity-based assignments, examinations, problem-solving activities, projects and presentations.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Foundation Year entry
- A minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points is required for Foundation Year entry.
- Applicants normally need GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or accepted equivalents.
- Applicants returning after five years away from study, and non-standard or mature applicants, may be required to complete an academic interview.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent English-language qualification.
Alternative entry
Relevant non-standard qualifications, professional development and recent work experience can be considered individually; an academic interview may be required.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and evidence of relevant experience where requested.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Only UK tuition is published on the current course page; international fee status and amounts should be confirmed before applying.
UK tuition may increase annually in line with permitted government guidance and inflation.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access Student Finance, subject to the exact route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Understand professional practice across health and social care systems.
Apply safeguarding, health-promotion and care-planning principles.
Evaluate health inequalities and lead change in care settings.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Health promotion specialist
- Community development worker
- Education welfare officer
- Medical sales representative
- Primary care mental health worker
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Further nursing or social work study
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is this course taught?
The course is taught at UCLan London Campus in the Import Building at East India Dock Road.
When can I start?
A specific intake date is not currently available. Confirm the next start date before applying.
Who awards the degree?
The awarding institution is the University of Lancashire. UCLan London is operated by LCA Education Ltd in partnership with the University.