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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: HSCS

Health and Social Care Studies (1 year top-up)

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies (1 year top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - Top up your 240 credits from a relevant foundation course into a full Honours degree. - Learn to solve challenges and lead health and social care organisations. - Develop analytical techniques and problem-solving skills for a variety of sectors. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Health and Social Care Leadership
Policy and Service Development
Organisational Management and Strategy
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Quality Improvement and Service Innovation
Dissertation or Major Project
Professional Practice and Reflection
UCAS Code:HSCS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic52————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,790

Home Student Fee

£18,000

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 — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£28,000£28,500
3 years£23,500£29,000£33,500
5 years£24,000£32,000£38,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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 Sheffield Hallam University

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