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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 015L

Health and Social Care

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the HND Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Studying our HND Health and Social Care is your opportunity to take big professional and academic leaps towards helping improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people. With access to excellent facilities and an extensive range of work placements, you can gain the skills, knowledge and understanding you’ll need ... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 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

Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
Person-Centred Care Practice
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Social Policy and Professional Practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Work-Based Learning and Professional Development
UCAS Code:015L
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£17,500£20,000
5 years£16,500£21,500£26,500

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 24% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greater Manchester

About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Health and Social Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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