Health and Social Care (R26) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Health and Social Care (R26) BA (Hons)
In today’s fast-changing care sector, a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice is essential, and our Health and Social Care degree provides that foundation. Professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed, and through your studies, you’ll gain skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll learn how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services. You’ll also develop the critical and analytical skills that under...
In today’s fast-changing care sector, a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice is essential, and our Health and Social Care degree provides that foundation. Professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed, and through your studies, you’ll gain skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll learn how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services. You’ll also develop the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice, preparing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Key features of the course
• Applies new ideas to real-life issues and situations that affect us all
• Helps you to develop as an independent and reflective learner
• Explores the context and processes of change
• Develops new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Scotland | £8,016 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales | £8,616 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Republic of Ireland | £23,088 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England | £24,528 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £26,520 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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