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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L516
Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£34,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,950Home Fee
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Staffordshire, the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please note the first year of this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institution: Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College. It will be taught at their campus. This course is integrated and includes a foundation year before going on to 3 years of study at Staffordshire University. International tuition fees are £34,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Health and Social Care Studies
Human Biology and Physiology
Sociology and Social Policy
Psychology in Health and Wellbeing
Communication and Professional Practice
Health Promotion and Public Health
Social Care Services and Support Systems
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:L516
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AE |
| UCAS Points | 8 |
🗣️ 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
£34,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£138,000
Home Student Fee
£5,950
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 Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,500 | £29,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
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▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: → flat 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
58%Learning resources
83%Student voice
78%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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About University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire offers Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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