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University of Greenwich · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L501
Health and Social care (Top-Up)
University of GreenwichLondon, England
1 yearDuration
£17,975Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Health and Social care (Top-Up) at University of Greenwich is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. You can study our health and social care top-up degree full-time or part-time. Learn alongside other professionals and benefit from our strong partnerships with service users and carers. Our health and social care top-up degree is for professionals with a background in social care, housing, health or nursing who have a qualification at diploma level and need a degree for career progression. If you wish to qualify as a professional social worker, please see our Social Work course. International tuition fees are £17,975 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Multi-Agency Working and Collaboration
Policy
Legislation and Ethics in Health and Social Care
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Safeguarding and Risk Assessment
Service User Involvement and Person-Centred Care
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
UCAS Code:L501
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,975
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,975
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 Greenwich
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £38,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £25,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £34,500 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — 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
£25,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 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
83%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 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
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
84%Student voice
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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About University of Greenwich
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