“This course helped me grow both personally and professionally, giving me the skills, confidence, and compassion to truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
BA (Hons) & Foundation Year
This Health and Social Care degree with a foundation year offers a comprehensive introduction to the field, equipping students with the essential academic, practical, and interpersonal skills needed for careers across healthcare and support services. The course explores how health is shaped by social, environmental, and policy factors, helping students understand and engage with the complex challenges facing modern society. With a focus on empathy, critical thinking, and real-world application, this programme prepares you for meaningful roles in sectors such as mental health, public health, and community care, while also laying the groundwork for further study in fields like nursing or social work.
Key Facts
BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
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Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Bradford, Newcastle, Sunderland
This Health and Social Care BA (Hons) with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive introduction to the sector, offering a strong academic and practical base for students who aim to work in healthcare and support services. The course develops your understanding of key social and policy influences on health, while nurturing empathy, critical thinking, and effective communication—core skills for a successful and impactful career.
The foundation year focuses on preparing students for degree-level learning, equipping them with the essential academic and personal development skills. As the course progresses, it introduces fundamental principles of sociology, social policy, and their influence on individual and public health. Students explore key issues such as how care is structured, delivered, and received across various populations and environments.
Throughout the course, students apply theory to real-world situations, engaging with topics like mental health, domestic violence, and public health. Practical projects and assessments develop teamwork, digital literacy, and communication skills—all vital in modern healthcare roles. Collaboration with local service providers offers insight into real practice settings, deepening students’ understanding of the sector’s demands and dynamics.
Graduates are prepared to step into diverse roles across healthcare and social support services or pursue further study in fields such as nursing, social work, or education. The course inspires students to become thoughtful professionals who are confident in their ability to positively influence society, while also examining global health trends, environmental impacts, and the broader determinants of health.
“This course helped me grow both personally and professionally, giving me the skills, confidence, and compassion to truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
This module provides an essential introduction to the principles and practices within the health and social care sector. It explores the interaction between sociology, social policy, and health, while addressing how societies organise care for vulnerable populations. Students will examine real-world issues such as mental health, domestic violence, and environmental health, developing communication, teamwork, and digital skills essential for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on personal growth, empathy, and critical thinking, with opportunities to engage in discussions on national and global health challenges and policy debates.
Academic Skills for Health and Social Care – 30 credits
Working in the Health and Social Care Sector – 30 credits
Life Processes for Healthcare – 30 credits
Social Care Perspectives – 30 credits
Contemporary Health and Wellbeing – 30 credits
Working in Health and Social Care – 30 credits
Modern Society – 30 credits
Healthy Environments – 30 credits
An Introduction to Healthy Development – 30 credits
Working with the Vulnerable in Society – 30 credits
Mental Health and Social Policy – 30 credits
Research Methods – 30 credits
Global Health – 30 credits
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care – 30 credits
Tackling Disease – 30 credits
Research Project – 30 credits
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.