Health and Social Care FdA
University of Greater Manchester
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Location

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Location

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

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Course info

The FdA in Health and Social Care is your opportunity to take big professional and academic leaps toward helping improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people. With access to excellent facilities, you can gain the skills, knowledge and understanding youll need to embark on a genuinely rewarding career in this sector.The health and social care sector is vast. The University of Boltons FdA Health and Social Care provides an opportunity to develop the values, skills, and knowledge essential to ...Read more

The FdA in Health and Social Care is your opportunity to take big professional and academic leaps toward helping improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people. With access to excellent facilities, you can gain the skills, knowledge and understanding you'll need to embark on a genuinely rewarding career in this sector.The health and social care sector is vast. The University of Bolton's FdA Health and Social Care provides an opportunity to develop the values, skills, and knowledge essential to good health and social care practices in the UK. These can support your initial development in providing support for people of all ages and walks of life who have disabilities, mental health issues or are vulnerable in other ways.The course is linked closely to the UK government's health and social care agendas, so you'll experience a current and carefully considered balance of policy, practice and academic training. Join us as we explore the principles of care, care planning and delivery, the ethical aspects of care, and areas such as health promotion and safeguarding, among many more – with learning that focuses on the workplace environment.We'll support you every step as you learn how to collaborate across professional boundaries, use evidence to support your professional decision-making, and enhance your understanding of critical health and social care issues.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
25/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
108th
Nursing (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nursing (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Nursing (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Marie
07 Feb 24

All have been very positive..Read more

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Rabiea
06 Feb 24

I did my bachelor degree at Bolton University, I had a wonderful time during the course and now I'm doing..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.

Popular A-level subjects

Nursing (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
38%
Sociology
21%
Health & Social Care
18%
English Language & Literature
15%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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