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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Take your first steps towards a fulfilling future in health and social care. This degree equips you to deliver effective support services which help people live more independent, active and healthy lives. It sets you on your way to a career where you can make a real difference.
Why choose this course
Versatile and skilled health and social care professionals are in demand like never before. Join a course designed in partnership with experts from the sector, ensuring your studies are up to date and relevant.
How you will learn
The BA (Hons) Health and Social Care gives you a thorough understanding of latest policies and practice as well as exciting opportunities to apply your knowledge to real work situations. You will have access to impressive facilities including clinical skills and immersive simulation suites.
Opportunities and experiences
Put theory into practice with two work placements in different settings, from care homes to community projects. These will give you crucial experience in a range of settings - from statutory agencies to community projects.
Careers and employability
Our emphasis is on nurturing versatile and flexible health and social care professionals who are not restricted by boundaries and who can work in multi-professional teams. This degree equips you for rewarding roles in areas such as, local authority, NHS and multi-agency teams working with children, young people and adults, homelessness and social housing services and intensive family support teams, to name but a few. The course will also give you a firm foundation of knowledge if you would like to specialise in areas such as, social work, nursing, teaching and therapies in future.
Did you know? This course is also available with a Foundation Year.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 14,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information

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University League Table
95th
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Campus address
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England
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Subject ranking
66th out of 73 22
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Entry standards
/ Max 180121 67%55th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%23rd
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Entry standards
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Student satisfaction
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