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Regent College London

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science programme offers students an in-depth understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of health, wellbeing, and social sciences. The course covers key areas such as sociology, healthcare, mental health, social policy, and wellbeing, equipping students with a broad set of transferable skills. Students explore contemporary issues such as mental health, ageing, gender, and global health, while developing leadership, critical thinking, and research skills.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are:

  • From 32 UCAS points (this can be made up of different levels of courses)
  • Minimum IELTS 5.0 for Foundation Year or IELTS 6.0 for Level 4 (with no element below 5.5)
  • Applicants will also be asked to attend an academic interview. Suitability for entry to the programmes can be demonstrated in several ways and is not limited to academic qualifications alone.

Modules

  • Understanding the Social World20 credits
  • Academic and Personal Professional Development20 credits
  • Digital Skills Development20 credits
  • Career and Contemporary Employability Skill20 credits

Career prospects

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science can pursue careers in various sectors such as:

  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Housing
  • Youth Justice
  • Community Development
  • Charity Organisations
  • Social Work
  • Further postgraduate training to become Physician Associates or pursue Police roles

Teaching and assessment

This course employs a combination of teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, and interactive discussions. Assessment methods include coursework, case studies, oral presentations, reflective journals, essays, and a dissertation. Formative assessments provide continuous feedback, and summative assessments ensure a thorough evaluation of students' knowledge and skills. Students are also assessed through practical projects and real-world applications of their learning.

Campus locations

Regent College London

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Fees and funding

Tuition Fees: £9,250 per year.

Financial support may be available through gov.uk/student-finance, including Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans for living expenses.

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