Health and Social Care
University of SunderlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the FdSc Health and Social Care at University of Sunderland. Based in Peterlee, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Understand the key issues that affect health, social care and wellbeing. Earn an academic qualification that also delivers practical skills. This highly practical two-year foundation degree in Health and Social Care allows you to develop your career. Home/uk fees are £7,777 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ 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
£17,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,777
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Apply nowRegister your interest Key course information Start date/study mode:September 2026 UCAS codeBL95 Duration2 years Fee (UK)£7,777 LocationPartner centre Course summary The field of health and social care offers a wide range of career opportunities, allowing you to specialise in areas such as supporting young people, mental health, or drug and alcohol abuse. Please note, this course isn't available to international students. Fees and finance support UK£7,777 You'll pay your fees directly t
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £23,500 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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