Undergraduate degree · Health & Social Care

BA (Hons)Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeingwith Foundation Year

Understand people, care and communities. Build your academic confidence before exploring health inequalities, wellbeing, safeguarding, research and leadership in health and social care.

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Four-year pathway described in the supplied outline. Confirm provider, entry requirements and availability with GLP.

Diverse adult foundation year learners discussing inclusion and community support around a table in a welcoming education centre — People. Communities. Wellbeing.Build knowledge with purpose.
Explore how care makes a difference.

Duration: 4 yearsIncluding a foundation year · confirm your route
Mode of study: To be confirmedAsk about timetable and attendance
Qualification: BA (Hons)Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing
Intakes: To be confirmedAsk GLP about current start dates

Understand care in context

Build your foundations.
Develop your perspective.

This course combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional development to explore health, social care and wellbeing. The foundation year supports your preparation for higher education and introduces core ideas about people, organisations, inclusion and mental health.

The following years develop your understanding of community provision, specific needs, health inequalities, safeguarding and wellbeing across the life course. The final year brings together research, policy, leadership and an independent dissertation.

Work-related and work-based learning connect study with practice. Confirm the activities, placement arrangements, supervision and any additional requirements with your delivery centre.

The supplied outline describes a four-year pathway culminating in a top-up stage. Ask GLP to confirm whether the years are offered as one integrated programme or through separate progression stages, and which conditions apply.

Find your starting point

Explore your study route.

The outline welcomes people from varied backgrounds, including those without traditional qualifications, but does not specify detailed entry requirements. Admissions must confirm your eligibility.

Ask about accepted qualifications and equivalents, any experience-based route, English language requirements, supporting documents and interview arrangements.

The provider, awarding institution, delivery location, intakes and timetable are to be confirmed. Discuss your intended start date and personal circumstances with GLP.

Discuss your entry route

Your learning journey

From first principles
to independent research.

The supplied outline lists 24 modules across four years. Explore each year below.

Year one · Foundation yearBuild confidence in health, social care and higher education

Introduction to Social Sciences in Health and Social Care
Explore social science theories relevant to health and social care.
Working with Individuals, Organisations & Groups
Understand collaboration among individuals, organisations and other stakeholders.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Practice
Explore inclusive practices and policies.
Introduction to Mental Health and Well-being
Develop an understanding of foundational mental health concepts.
Preparing for Higher Education
Build essential skills for academic study.
Becoming a Professional
Explore professional standards and ethics in health and social care.

Year twoDevelop academic skills and explore community provision

Academic Study Skills
Develop critical thinking and academic writing.
Personal Development
Use self-reflection to support personal growth.
Investigating Health & Social Care Provision
Explore different aspects of health and social care delivery.
Developing Activities to Promote Well-being in the Community
Consider practical approaches to community wellbeing.
Work-Related Learning
Connect your learning with real-world practice.
Making a Difference: Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs
Explore approaches to tailored support.
Growing Pains: The Psychology of Childhood and Youth
Examine psychological development in children and adolescents.

Year threeExplore inequality, safeguarding and wellbeing across the life course

Professional Development
Develop your professional perspective and preparation for leadership.
Health Inequalities and Social Justice in the 21st Century
Examine contemporary challenges in health equity.
The Individual across the Life Course
Explore health and wellbeing at different life stages.
Work-Based Learning
Further connect your studies with practice in the field.
Safeguarding and Safe Working Practices
Develop knowledge of safety and protection in care settings.
Under Pressure: The Effects of Mental Health on Well-Being
Examine mental health issues and their effects on wellbeing.

Year four · Final yearBring research, policy and leadership together

Research Theory and Practice
Develop essential research skills.
Developing Strategies for Health & Well-Being in the Community
Explore the design and implementation of community health initiatives.
Health Policy, Politics, and Power
Analyse how policy and politics influence health and care.
Taking Control: Leading, Managing, and Caring in HSC
Explore leadership, management and care in health and social care.
Dissertation
Undertake independent research on a topic of your choice.

Module credit values and formal progression requirements were not supplied. Confirm the current specification, year structure and availability with admissions.

Develop knowledge with purpose

Connect study
with your ambitions.

A broad curriculum

Explore social science, mental health, community wellbeing, safeguarding, policy and leadership to develop a connected understanding of health and social care.

Skills relevant to practice

Work-related learning and professional development support the connection between academic ideas and professional settings. Confirm how practical learning is organised for your cohort.

Support for your academic journey

Foundation study, academic skills and personal development help you build confidence for higher education, critical thinking and independent research.

Learn with others

The supplied outline describes opportunities to engage with guest speakers, lecturers and peers. Ask about the activities available at your delivery centre.

A full teaching and assessment schedule was not supplied. Confirm assessment methods, workload and support arrangements before accepting an offer.

Looking beyond the degree

Explore ways to support
people and communities.

The supplied outline identifies the following potential career directions:

Health and Social Care Manager
Community Health Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Policy Advisor
Researcher

These directions span care services, community support, policy and research. Employers set their own entry requirements; management, specialist and research roles may require further experience, training or postgraduate study.

The course does not itself confirm eligibility for a regulated clinical or social work profession, and completing it does not guarantee a listed role.

Discuss your career goals

Plan your next step

Confirm your study costs.

Tuition fees

To be confirmed

Contact GLP for the current fee schedule for your entry year, including the foundation year and subsequent degree years.

Ask about fees & funding

No tuition fee or funding entitlement was specified in the supplied outline. Ask GLP about fees for each stage of the pathway, additional costs, payment options and where to check your individual funding eligibility.

Your questions, answered

A little more clarity.

How long is the course?

The supplied curriculum spans four years, starting with a foundation year and ending with a final honours stage. Confirm the precise progression route and duration with admissions.

What will I study?

Subjects include inclusion, mental health, community wellbeing, health inequalities, safeguarding, policy, leadership and research. The final year includes a dissertation.

Is practical learning included?

Work-Related Learning and Work-Based Learning appear in the curriculum. Confirm placement or work-based arrangements, attendance commitments and support with your delivery centre.

Can I apply without traditional qualifications?

The outline welcomes varied backgrounds but does not give detailed admission criteria. Ask GLP about the entry routes and evidence relevant to your circumstances.

Who awards the degree?

The provider and awarding institution were not identified in the supplied outline. Confirm these details, together with current availability, before applying.

When can I start?

Intakes and study mode are to be confirmed. Contact GLP for the current timetable, location and application guidance.

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