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University of Northampton

Northampton , England ,United Kingdom

Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons)

This distinctive health and social degree programme adopts a global perspective of current and emerging health and social care issues and approaches. You will explore challenges around inequalities, exploitation and oppression, evaluating current approaches and developing alternative, sustainable responses to identified needs.

Wellbeing is a recurring theme throughout the health and social care practice programme, promoting resilience of practitioners, individuals and communities. The health and social care degree has a strong emphasis on new technologies and approaches, taking a holistic and cross-cultural view underpinned by research.

We are accredited by, and work closely with, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) which is the Charted Body for Management and Leadership. CMI work with business and education providers like ourselves to inspire people to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders.

During your studies, you can enjoy free CMI membership which extends to one year after graduation. As a member, you have access to a wide range of CMI resources and events which can help you with your studies to connect with potential employers and business professionals.

Campus Information

Waterside Campus

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Health and Social Care Practice degree will prepare you for employment in the field of health and social care and working with diverse communities. These opportunities are in a wide range of voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.

There are opportunities to work in these types of roles: Conflict and Humanitarian advocacy adviser, Educator, Project manager, Digital interaction adviser, Communications officer, Policy and advocacy officer, Homeless prevention officer, Fundraising lead, Partnership manager, Engagement adviser, public engagement adviser, Team/Executive assistant.

If you are passionate about working in any of these areas, then this is the health and social care degree for you – human rights, social justice, partnership working, technology, mental and physical health services, Human Resources, learning and development, project management, administration.

Master’s Opportunities
Successful completion of this health and social care practice course could lead on to one of our postgraduate programmes. Our Master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees.

MA Social Work

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

BANGLADESH

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
  • Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

INDIA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Standard 12,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

NEPAL

We accept the following qualifications:

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

PAKISTAN

We accept the following qualifications:

  • High School Certificate,
  • 2-Year Bachelor’s degree in Pakistan from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body,
  • A Levels

SRI LANKA

We accept the following qualifications:

  • A-Levels (Sri Lanka or the UK)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma,
  • Successful completion of a Foundation program from a UK awarding body

Please include the following documents with your completed application form:

  • Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
  • Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
  • At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
  • A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.

Bachelors degrees: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent)