BSc (Hons) Health And Social Care With Foundation Year In Health And Care

You will explore a variety of modules throughout your studies. The curriculum outlined below is subject to updates to ensure it remains current and relevant.

Foundation Year

During your Foundation Year, you will complete four core modules:

Academic Skills and Confident Learning – Core

This module focuses on developing key academic skills such as researching electronic resources, planning and organizing coursework, effective note-taking, and writing structured essays and reports. You’ll also enhance communication skills for presentations, time management, and collaborative learning while building confidence in debates and critical reflection.

Personal Project – Core

This module allows you to explore an area of personal or professional interest within your field of study. With 25 hours of workshop tuition, you’ll gain insights into research methodologies, assessment techniques, and project presentation formats. Project outputs may include written reports, presentations, films, or blogs, and you’ll receive peer feedback along with career pathway guidance in health and sport.

Introduction to Health and Social Care Practice – Core

This module introduces holistic care by examining how human biology, psychology, and sociology contribute to individual and community well-being. You will explore key concepts such as professional responsibility, accountability, ethical considerations, safeguarding, and effective communication in healthcare through real-world case studies.

Exercise, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion – Core

You’ll examine the role of physical activity in health from a multidisciplinary perspective. The module covers theories related to health, behavior change, safety considerations, and intervention strategies through interactive lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities.

Year 1

In your first year, you will complete four core modules:

Psychological Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing – Core

This module explores how psychological factors—such as mental health, personality, lifestyle, motivation, and risk-taking—affect health and well-being. You’ll connect major psychological theories to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment strategies while learning about cognitive processes and health literacy.

Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing – Core

Examine the social factors that impact health, including gender, culture, education, and socioeconomic status. You’ll analyze health inequalities affecting diverse communities and evaluate national and global policy responses to social injustice, guided by sociological theories.

Supporting Individuals with Long-Term Conditions – Core

Gain an understanding of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. You’ll explore their pathology, risk factors, treatment options, and self-management strategies while considering public health prevention measures and the role of health data in patient care.

Core Values and Professional Practice in Health and Social Care – Core

This module focuses on fundamental principles such as accountability, ethical decision-making, safeguarding, and high-quality care. You’ll develop essential professional skills, including reflective practice, effective communication, and quality assurance, while fulfilling the competencies required for the Care Certificate.

Year 2

In your second year, you will complete five core modules:

Health and Social Care Policy, Ethics, and Law – Core

Analyze contemporary health policies and legislation from a socio-political perspective. You’ll evaluate the impact of policies on healthcare services, explore ethical dilemmas in practice, and develop a deeper understanding of regulatory frameworks in health and social care.

Collaboration in Multi-Agency Healthcare Teams – Core

This module introduces leadership concepts within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. You’ll explore the benefits and challenges of multi-agency collaboration, with a particular focus on working with families and ensuring effective service delivery in child welfare and adult care settings.

Professional Placement – Core

You’ll gain practical experience through a work placement, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world healthcare settings. The module includes preparation, hands-on experience, and reflective learning, helping you develop key employability skills and career insights.

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice – Core

Develop your understanding of research methodologies and ethical considerations in healthcare research. This module equips you with skills to design and conduct research projects while evaluating existing studies in the field.

Personalized Care and Social Prescribing – Core

Explore patient-centered care models and the role of social prescribing in holistic health. You’ll develop skills in motivational interviewing, health literacy, shared decision-making, and integrating different healthcare services to provide comprehensive support.

Year 3

In your final year, you will complete four core modules:

Work-Based Learning in Health, Social Care, and Community Settings – Core

This module involves a collaborative project that allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare environments. You’ll work independently on a project of your choice, gaining practical insights and enhancing professional skills.

Challenges Faced by Families and Therapeutic Interventions – Core

Analyze the difficulties modern families encounter, including parental empowerment and the role of therapeutic interventions. You’ll examine the intersection of family rights, state intervention, and the effectiveness of therapeutic support.

Mental Health, Resilience, and Recovery Across the Life Course – Core

This module explores positive psychology and resilience-building approaches for individuals facing mental health challenges. You’ll assess mental health data, analyze policy responses, and develop strategies for supporting recovery and well-being.

Independent Research Project – Core

As a culmination of your studies, you will undertake an independent project based on your academic and professional interests. You’ll receive guidance on research design, methodology, and presentation formats, allowing you to showcase your expertise in a chosen area of health and social care.

Final Thoughts

This degree equips you with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience to thrive in the evolving health and social care sector. Through placements, research, and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the competencies needed to make a meaningful impact in your future career.

We are committed to selecting students with talent and potential who will benefit from both academic and extracurricular experiences. Each application is assessed individually, and we highly value the experiences you highlight in your personal statement.

For detailed information on the wide range of accepted qualifications, including A-Levels, BTECs, and T Levels, please visit our entry requirements page. If you have any questions or are pursuing qualifications not listed, our Admissions Office is available to assist you.

UCAS Tariff: 48

GCSE Requirements:
A minimum grade C/4 in GCSE English Language is required.

We also encourage applications from mature students, even those with limited formal qualifications. Relevant work experience and prior learning will be taken into account, and alternative assessment methods may be offered to determine your suitability for the program.

“Experience plays a crucial role, which is why professional work placements are an essential component of most undergraduate programs.

How Does It Work?

You’ll be supported in securing a placement, whether locally in Leeds, elsewhere in the UK, or internationally. A variety of workshops, events, and live ’employer challenges’ will help you build confidence and prepare for your placement.

During your placement, you’ll gain hands-on experience, broaden your understanding of different career sectors, and build valuable references and industry connections. This experience will help you make informed career decisions and guide you in finding the right path for your future.

Students have undertaken placements in various settings, including residential care facilities for adults and older individuals, youth work teams, the NHS, children’s and family centers, as well as with charitable organizations and non-governmental agencies. You’ll also have opportunities to explore career options in primary care beyond clinical roles, such as social prescribing, public health, community development, and digital health enterprises.”