BSc Health and Social Care
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care is an undergraduate health and social care degree that examines holistic wellbeing and service delivery. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Global & Comparative Perspective. Professional work placements form an integral part of the course to provide practical experience across multiple settings. In the first year, students cover foundational concepts through modules such as Psychological Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Sociological Influences on Health and Wellbeing, Biological Approaches to Health, and Professional Development through Practice. The second year shifts towards practice and service organisation, featuring compulsory study in Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care, Understanding Community Care, Continuing Professional Development through Practice (inc. placement), and Global Perspectives and Evidence Based Practice. The final year involves advanced professional preparation through Digital Innovations in Health and Social Care, Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care Settings, Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Health and Social Care Services, and a Health and Social Care Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 75%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychological Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing
- Sociological Influences on Health and Wellbeing
- Biological Approaches to Health
- Professional Development through Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
- Understanding Community Care
- Continuing Professional Development through Practice (inc. placement)
- Global Perspectives and Evidence Based Practice
- Health and Social Care Project
- Digital Innovations in Health and Social Care
- Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care Settings
- Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Health and Social Care Services
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Does BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Health and Social Care at Leeds Trinity University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.