BA Health and Social Care Practice
About this course
BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care Practice, a health & social care degree centred on health and social care practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a final-year dissertation or needs assessment plan and offers a foundation year entry route. The initial foundation year covers Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Health. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Academic and Professional Skills, Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing, Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care, Global Inequality in Health and Social Care, Identity and Reflective Practice, and Working with Others. The second year progresses with Working with Diverse Communities, Global Health and Social Policy, Research in Health and Social Care, Therapeutic Approaches to Communication, and Work-Related Learning in Health and Social Care. The final year concludes with Advocating for and with Children and Young People, Working with an Ageing Population, Leading the way in Health and Social Care Practice, Sustainable Solutions for Working in Health and Social Care, and a Dissertation/Needs Assessment Plan.
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Entry requirements
All applicants for the Degree in Health & Social Care Practice will need one of the following qualifications (or equivalents): A Levels at BCC-CCC or above BTEC/Cambridge Technical graded MMM in a related subject T Level at Pass (C and above) Alternative level 3 qualifications, such as Access to Higher Education , International Baccalaureate will also be considered We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: Minimum academic requirements are: Applicants will normally need to have GCSEs including English Language at Grade C/4 or above. For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page. Integrated Foundation study entry requirements: Admission to this Foundation Framework is normally: DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level For students who do meet GCSE English or equivalent requirements, can study a Level 2 equivalency 20 credit module as a part of their Foundation Year. We would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 20%
- Gained a higher qualification: 55%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 6%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Health
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
- Global Inequality in Health and Social Care
- Identity and Reflective Practice
- Working with Others
- Working with Diverse Communities
- Global Health and Social Policy
- Research in Health and Social Care
- Therapeutic Approaches to Communication
- Work-Related Learning in Health and Social Care
- Advocating for and with Children and Young People
- Working with an Ageing Population
- Leading the way in Health and Social Care Practice
- Sustainable Solutions for Working in Health and Social Care
- Dissertation/Needs Assessment Plan
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Health and Social Care Practice at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BA Health and Social Care Practice at University of Northampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Health and Social Care Practice at University of Northampton?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Health and Social Care Practice at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Health and Social Care Practice at University of Northampton?
20% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.