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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L590
Health and Social Care
University of DerbyDerby, England
3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Health and Social Care at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Take your first steps towards a fulfilling future in health and social care. This degree equips you to deliver effective support services which help people live more independent, active and healthy lives. It sets you on your way to a career where you can make a real difference. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Local authority
NHS and multi-agency teams working with children
Young people and adults
Homelessness and social housing services and intensive family support teams
To name but a few
UCAS Code:L590
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700
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 — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £25,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £28,500 | £37,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,500
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: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
35%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
96%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
92%Student voice
78%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 University of Derby
University of Derby offers Health and Social Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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