Course overview
Complete your Health and Social Care degree at Level 6.
Complete a full BSc (Hons) through an intensive Level 6 year focused on evidence, quality management, leadership, social justice, equality, vulnerability and an independent capstone project.
Degree progression
Complete a full BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care through one intensive year of Level 6 study after the specified internal Healthcare HND.
Advanced sector knowledge
Examine evidence, quality management, leadership, social justice, equality and vulnerability while developing the critical judgement needed to address current health and social care challenges.
Professional development
Strengthen evidence-based writing, research, collaboration, presentation and problem-solving skills for work across health, social care, community, education, charity and public-service settings.
Capstone project
Complete a substantial 40-credit project that brings together independent research, analysis, professional judgement and recommendations for future practice.
Curriculum
One intensive year of advanced health and social care study.
01Direct-entry year
Level 6
120 credits
Direct-entry year
Level 6
- Challenging Evidence Health and Social Care20 credits
- Evaluating and Managing Quality in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Social Justice, Equality and Vulnerability20 credits
- Capstone Project40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is designed around the knowledge, professional standards and practical competencies used across health and social care.
Methods can include essays, reports, individual and group presentations with question-and-answer elements, debates, small-group projects, peer review and realistic simulations.
Research and evidence-based writing support the development of objective conclusions, professional recommendations and practical solutions. Group work requires measured participation from all members.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Restricted direct-entry route
This course is exclusively for students who have successfully completed the specified HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) delivered by the same partner provider. It is not currently presented as an open route for holders of other HND qualifications.
English requirement
- GCSE English grade 4/C or CEFR B2 is normally required under the published admissions policy.
Application process
- Complete the progression application form.
- Provide evidence of the eligible internal HND and any supporting documents requested.
- Complete any progression review required by the provider.
- The course provider makes the final admissions decision.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees shown apply to new and continuing Home students from August 2026.
Tuition fees may increase in line with government policy and inflation.
Funding your study
Eligible students may be able to apply for a UK Government Tuition Fee Loan to cover course fees.
A Maintenance Loan may also be available to help with living costs while studying. Eligibility depends on personal circumstances, previous study, the course and the provider.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Complete a full BSc (Hons) while developing advanced capability in evidence evaluation, quality management, leadership, social justice, professional judgement and independent health and social care research.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Health and social care services
- Care coordinator
- Community support worker
- Health improvement officer
- Social care manager
Public and community services
- Local authority caseworker
- Public health support officer
- Housing support specialist
- Community project officer
Education and family support
- Family support worker
- Education welfare officer
- Early years support
- Adult education support
Charities and service improvement
- Outreach worker
- Charity project coordinator
- Sector advocate
- Service quality officer
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Who can join this Level 6 Direct Entry course?
The route is restricted to graduates of the specified HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) delivered by the same partner provider. Eligibility should be confirmed before applying.
What qualification will I receive?
Successful completion of the Level 6 year leads to a full BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment can include essays, reports, individual and group presentations, debates, small-group projects, peer review, research tasks and realistic simulations.
When are classes available?
Classes are delivered on campus on weekdays and/or in the evenings, subject to availability at the selected location and intake.