Health and Social Care with Applied Practice
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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The 4-year BSc Health and Social Care with Applied Practice offers an additional year in industry to the 3-year Health and Social Care degree. This additional year will give students the opportunity to experience work in the Health and Social Care services environment, allowing students to build their confidence and gain real-world experience.Our flexible, broad-based degree in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of sectors.You will ...Read more

The 4-year BSc Health and Social Care with Applied Practice offers an additional year in industry to the 3-year Health and Social Care degree. This additional year will give students the opportunity to experience work in the Health and Social Care services environment, allowing students to build their confidence and gain real-world experience.Our flexible, broad-based degree in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of sectors.You will explore health and social care in a wide range of national and international contexts, covering themes including social policy, public health, epidemiology, psychology, human biology and physiology, law and ethics relating to health, equality, and social justice. You will gain a clear understanding of the structures and policies underpinning health and social care in the UK and develop excellent communication, research and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers. Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.

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WUSCA ranking:
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84/91
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
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Martha
09 Feb 26

I like the campus itself - lots of places to sit and plenty of choices for food etc. The library is huge and the staff are really helpful with helping you to access resources...Read more

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Diana
08 Feb 26

Improve in student support services..Read more

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£19,100 per year

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Martha
09 Feb 26
Social Work, MSc
I like the campus itself - lots of places to sit and plenty of choices for food etc. The library is huge and the staff are really helpful with helping you to access resources....
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Diana
08 Feb 26
Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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