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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 015F

Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
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87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the HND Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This is a three-year programme that includes a year of foundational study which leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. ​Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Three core themes: Adult Health and Social Care
Child Health and Social Care
Global issues in Health and Social Care
UCAS Code:015F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

There is a strong emphasis on creative research methods in each year of study, so you understand the connection between health and social care industry discoveries, leading to research, and subsequent government funded policies

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£19,000£23,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£27,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£23,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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