UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LLH5

Applied Community and Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year)

Name: Applied Community and Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year)
Price: 5760 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Lancashire

Preston, England

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4 yearsDuration

£17,325Per Year (Intl)

£5,760Home Fee

94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course Overview If you want to study community and social care studies at university level but don’t have the formal qualifications, this foundation year degree is for you. Successfully complete it and you’ll be guaranteed a place on the BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies degree. Why study with us - Excellent student support from the foundation year course team and the University’s wider support services. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Learning Skills and Academic Practice

Introduction to Social Care and Community Work

Human Development and Wellbeing

Equality

Diversity and Social Justice

Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Care Settings

Understanding Community and Social Policy

Volunteering and Experiential Learning

Research Methods for Social Care Practice

UCAS Code:LLH5

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,325

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,300

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 Lancashire

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£15,500	£20,500	£25,000
5 years	£19,500	£25,000	£30,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary

This course

£20,500

UK average

£26,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,000

UK average

£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 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

63%Working

3%Studying

13%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

48%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 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

Course-level data

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

92%

Overall

Teaching on my course

94%

Learning opportunities

92%

Assessment and feedback

97%

Academic support

92%

Organisation and management

88%

Learning resources

97%

Student voice

81%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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