BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Course Details

Care for people. Lead with knowledge.

A three-year BA (Hons) Health and Social Care degree built for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of others — and progress into leadership in the care economy.

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Course Summary

BA (Hons) Health and Social Care

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BA (Hons) Health and Social Care

Duration 3 years full-time, with a Foundation Year

Full-time study

Study Mode On-campus, with condensed teaching blocks and evening options where appropriate

Teaching blocks and learning support

Location BCBT campus, 162 Lumb Lane, Bradford, BD8 7SD

Bradford

Intake (further intake dates to be confirmed)

Subject to availability

Course Overview

About this course

BA (Hons) Health and Social Care is a knowledge-and-skills degree (not a regulated professional-preparation pathway) that prepares you to work and progress in the wider health and social care sector. You'll study the policy, ethics, psychology, sociology and management of care; develop strong communication, safeguarding and reflective-practice skills; and learn to lead teams and improve services. The programme is built around the realities of the Bradford and wider Leeds City Region care economy.

A three-year BA (Hons) Health and Social Care degree built for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of others — and progress into leadership in the care economy.

Course Structure

Modules you may study

Our carefully designed modules combine academic rigour with real-world relevance, giving you the knowledge, skills and mindset to succeed in today’s dynamic environment.

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Foundations of Health and Social Care

02

Sociology of Health and Illness

03

Health Psychology and Communication

04

Safeguarding Adults and Children

05

Mental Health and Well-being

06

Working with Diverse Communities

07

Leadership and Management in Care Settings

08

Research Methods in Health and Social Care

09

A final-year Independent Project

Admissions

Entry requirements

Standard entry: The admission requirements are set by the validating university. Mature applicants without formal qualifications are welcomed and assessed on the basis of relevant work experience and a written personal statement, in line with the validating university's recognition of prior learning policy.
Careers

Your degree. Limitless opportunities.

A degree in BA (Hons) Health and Social Care equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a wide range of rewarding careers across diverse industries and sectors.

Learn. Grow. Lead.

Senior care worker or care coordinator

Care home or supported-living manager (subject to additional regulated training)

Family or community support worker

Mental health support roles

Local authority and voluntary-sector roles in safeguarding, commissioning and policy

Postgraduate study leading to social work, nursing, or public health qualifications (subject to specific entry requirements)

Student Profile

Who is this course for?

This course is well-suited to learners currently working in adult social care, mental health support, family support, community health, or the care economy who want to progress into more senior roles, and mature learners returning to study with relevant life experience.
Fees & Funding

Fees & Funding

Annual tuition fee: [annual tuition fee]. Eligible UK students can apply for tuition fees and maintenance support through Student Finance England, subject to the relevant course designation.
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Student Finance England

02

Tuition Fee Support

03

Payment Guidance

Admissions

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Applications can be submitted directly through our website. Our admissions team is available to guide you at every step of the process — from initial enquiry to enrolment.

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