BSc (Hons)

Health And Social Care Management with Foundation Year

  • Foundation Year – Build essential knowledge in health, social care systems, communication, and academic skills
  • Industry-aligned –Gain practical knowledge of healthcare systems, social care practices, and professional care standards
  • Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
  • City-centre campuses – London, Luton, Leicester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds
  • Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.

KEY INFORMATION

Level Of Study

Undergraduate

Duration

3/4 Years

Intakes

October, January, May

Locations

London, Luton, Leicester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds

Study Mode

Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)

Entry Requirements

Apply without Previous Qualifications

*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.

Modules
Career Progression

Modules Include :

Foundation Year:

  • Preparing for University Success
  • Exploring the Business Environment
  • Advancing your Academic Skills
  • Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Planning for Your Future Success
  • Investigation & Innovation Project

Year 1:

  • Introduction to Health and Social Care:
  • Concepts of Health and Well-being (30 credits)
  • Diversity in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
  • Research and Academic Practice (30 credits)
  • Human Growth and Development (30 credits)

Year 2:

  • Understanding Public Health (30 credits)
  • Researching Health & Social Care (30 credits)
  • Preparing for Practice (30 credits)
  • Social Policy & Society (15 credits)
  • Leadership in Health & Social Care (15 credits)

Year 3:

  • Contemporary Approaches to Health & Social Care (30 credits)
  • Health Project (60 credits)
  • Public Health & Health Promotion (15 credits)
  • Managing Health and Social Care (15 credits)
  • Mental Health and Well-being (15 credits)
  • Global Health (15 credits)
A BSc in Health and Social Care Management prepares graduates to lead and manage services in the health and social care sector, combining policy knowledge with operational expertise. With experience and further qualifications, graduates can pursue senior roles such as:
  • Health and Social Care Manager
  • Registered Care Home Manager
  • Service Manager (Adult or Children’s Services)
  • Operations Manager (Healthcare)
  • Community Services Director
  • Head of Patient Services
  • Clinical Services Manager
  • Public Health Manager
  • Safeguarding Lead
  • Director of Health and Social Care Integration

Build in-demand Health and Social care Management skills employers need

Studying Health and Social Care Management equips you with skills in leadership, resource management, and effective communication to deliver high-quality care services. Employers value professionals who can manage teams, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, implement policies, and improve service delivery in hospitals, care homes, and community health organisations.

Why Choose a Career in Health and Social care Management?

Choosing a career in Health and Social Care Management allows you to make a meaningful impact by improving the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of care services for individuals and communities. With growing demand in healthcare and social services, this career offers strong job opportunities, leadership roles, and the chance to shape policies and practices that enhance wellbeing.

Do I Qualify?

Speak to one of our expert course advisors and find out if you are eligible in under 2 mins.

Why study a Health and Social care Management degree with a foundation year?

The foundation year has been designed for students who have decided to start a career or need extra support settling back into education. Learn flexibly with our three blended learning options delivered at ourLondon, Luton, Leicester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds campuses, helping you to balance studies with work and life commitments.

Choose when you learn with blended learning

Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities. We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds

Daytime students

2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online

Evening and weekend students

2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.

Weekend students

Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday

Frequently Asked Questions

A BSc Health and Social Care Management degree in the UK can lead to careers as a Health Service Manager, Social Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Community Support Manager, Safeguarding Officer, Public Health Coordinator, or NHS Administrator. Graduates are in demand across the NHS, local councils, charities, care organisations, and private healthcare providers.

Yes — a health and social care management degree is worth it if you want a career in healthcare leadership, social care services, or community support. The course provides management, leadership, and policy knowledge that employers in the health and social care sector value highly.

The average health and social care management graduate salary in the UK starts between £25,000 and £30,000. With experience, roles such as Care Home Manager, Health Service Manager, or Social Care Director can earn between £35,000 and £55,000+, with senior NHS and healthcare leadership positions offering £60,000+.

Yes — many UK universities offer a health and social care management degree with a foundation year, designed for students without A-levels or previous qualifications. This pathway develops academic, research, and leadership skills before progressing into the full degree.

After completing a BSc Health and Social Care Management, you can work in NHS management, residential and community care, social work leadership, public health, safeguarding, and healthcare policy. Many graduates also progress into postgraduate study in healthcare leadership, social policy, or public health.

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