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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L500

Applied Health and Social Care (Top-Up)

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Applied Health and Social Care (Top-Up) at Birmingham Newman University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Applied Health and Social Care Top-Up award is designed to take students who have completed a range of level 5 qualifications to progress to an honours degree. It helps students to apply theory and practice in both health and social care settings and offers a platform for employment in health or social care. The course is rooted in the theory and the links practice. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Applied Health and Social Care Practice
Policy and Legislation in Health and Social Care
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Service User Perspectives and Person-Centred Care
Multi-Agency Working and Partnership
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Health Inequalities and Community Health
Dissertation or Applied Research Project
UCAS Code:L500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£13,000£18,500£23,000
5 years£15,500£22,000£28,000

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 24% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
18%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Birmingham Newman University

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