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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher Education

Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (T52)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the CertHE Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (T52) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. If you want to make a real difference in people's lives, this Certificate of Higher Education in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care is the perfect starting point. Whether you already work in health and social care, use services yourself or want to better understand how adults are supported in the care system, this course offers valuable insight. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of adult health and social care, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of engaging issues and debates. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Health and Social Care Systems
Person-Centred Care and Support Planning
Understanding Health Inequalities and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and Professional Ethics in Care
Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Care Practice
Working with Vulnerable Adults and Families
Applied Case Studies in Health and Social Care
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£33,000
3 years£16,500£24,000£32,000
5 years£18,500£27,500£37,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

78%Working
15%Work & Study
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
69%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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Open University offers Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (T52) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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