Anglia Ruskin University London (ARUL)

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

Course overview

The health and social care sector is the largest sector in the UK, employing over 4 million people. The course offers you opportunities to develop the skills needed to work in health and social care environments both home and abroad. With collaborations from healthcare sector employers, you’ll be taught by experienced lecturers and benefit from the industry’s real-world applications. The course aims to equip you with practical knowledge on health and social care and entrepreneurial opportunities in the sector.

Entry requirements

Standard Entry Requirements

ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC
Scottish Highers: BBCCC
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points

All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements

For applicants applying for the Foundation Year, the following are the entry requirements:

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above, including English and Maths
Evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two-year post-GCSE study requirement, but you still have to meet the GCSE requirements.

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification.

Modules

Research Skills10 credits
Data Skills10 credits
Professional Development10 credits
Communication Skills10 credits

Career prospects

Graduates will be in demand due to their in-depth knowledge of healthcare and business concepts. Some of the career options include:

Assistant Practitioner (e.g., Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Physician Associate (Further training required)
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Health Promotion Specialist
Community Development Worker
Medical Sales Representative

The course also offers a pathway to postgraduate study in health and social care or to professional qualifications in nursing, social work, physiotherapy, and more.

Teaching and assessment

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments, and exams. You can expect to participate in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects, and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

Campus locations

Import and Export Buildings

2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE

Fees and funding

Fees, funding and start dates can change. The provider source was checked on 2026-08-17; confirm the latest position with the provider before applying.

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