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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: L514
Health and Social Care
University of LancashirePreston, England
2 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the FdA Health and Social Care at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Course Overview Keen to work in youth justice, NHS trusts, private hospitals, children's services, social services, family centres or children's homes? Our two-year FdA Health and Social Care programme is for you. Why study with us - Simulated learning experience is provided for health students within contemporary skills laboratories including a community flat and counselling and consultation rooms. International tuition fees are £17,325 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 98% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Health and Social Care Foundations
Anatomy and Physiology
Safeguarding and Protection in Practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Professional Development and Ethics
Work-Based Learning and Placement
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Long-Term Conditions and End of Life Care
UCAS Code:L514
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ 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 (2 years)£34,650
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 Lancashire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £32,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £26,000 | £33,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
93%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Lancashire
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