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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BL96

Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub. Health and social care are major sectors of society today. The health and social care with foundation year degree offers you the chance to understand and analyse the complexities of these two key aspects of our social world. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
Foundations of Social Care Practice
Public Health and Health Promotion
Health and Social Policy
Sociology of Health and Illness
Psychosocial Aspects of Care
Research Methods and Evidence in Practice
Critical Issues in Health Inequality
UCAS Code:BL96
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

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If you do not hold 48 UCAS points and are classed as a mature applicant (aged 21 or over), you can access the Prepare for Foundation admissions pathway. See Below for further information.

UCAS Points1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£28,500£35,000
3 years£14,000£19,500£26,500
5 years£16,500£23,500£31,000

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% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

78%Working
15%Work & Study
61%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
69%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Health and Social Care with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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