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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: L514
Health and Social Care (New College Swindon)
Oxford Brookes UniversitySwindon, England
2 yearsDuration
£9,900Per Year (Intl)
£35,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FdSc Health and Social Care (New College Swindon) at Oxford Brookes University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Swindon, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This highly flexible foundation degree allows staff working in health and social care settings to gain new knowledge and skills. It is taught at our Oxford Brookes partner college: - Swindon College The course is primarily aimed at care workers who are taking on new roles, for example as assistant practitioners, associate practitioners or team leaders. It is also suitable for staff who have already achieved a level of responsibility but who want to consolidate that, with evidence of new knowledge and skills to enhance their practice. International tuition fees are £9,900 per year, home/UK fees are £7,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Health and Social Care
Person-Centred Care and Communication
Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
Equality
Diversity and Inclusion in Practice
Leadership and Team Management
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:L514
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,900
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£19,800
Home Student Fee
£7,700
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 — Oxford Brookes University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,500 | £36,500 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £36,500 | £44,000 |
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▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 59% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
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
54%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
28%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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
94%Student voice
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University offers Health and Social Care (New College Swindon) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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