BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year is an undergraduate health and social care degree within the Health & Social Care subject area. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. This four-year programme begins with a foundational year designed for applicants who need additional preparation before entering degree-level study. Professional work placements are integrated into the curriculum to provide hands-on experience across multiple practice settings. The initial foundation year establishes core competencies through compulsory modules such as Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence, Project, Introduction to Health and Social Care Practice, and Promoting Exercise, Physical Activity and Health. The first year introduces foundational concepts via Psychological Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Sociological Influences on Health and Wellbeing, Biological Approaches to Health, and Professional Development through Practice. Year two continues with 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 concludes with advanced study through Health and Social Care Project, Digital Innovations in Health and Social Care, Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care Settings, and Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Health and Social Care Services.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 48 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Project
- Introduction to Health and Social Care Practice
- Promoting Exercise, Physical Activity and Health
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 52 UCAS points.
Does BSc Health and Social Care with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.