Your prospectus
Take a look through your personalised prospectus which is tailored specifically to match your interests and academic goals. Your prospectus provides an overview of your chosen course, campus locations and facilities, and other opportunities available when studying at London Metropolitan University.
Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
This course will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and professional values needed to address health inequalities and advance inclusive, ethical practices in health and social care.
Guided by critical social theory and social justice, you will learn to examine and critique societal structures and dominant ideologies that perpetuate health disparities. You will also explore how social, cultural, political, and economic factors influence health outcomes, enabling you to drive meaningful change for individuals and communities, especially marginalised groups.
You will explore social determinants of health, ethical decision-making, and inclusive care, equipping you with critical thinking, research, and leadership skills. The curriculum fosters adaptability, which will prepare you for a diverse range of professional roles. In the final year, you will also have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as mental health, public health, or leadership, which will enhance your employability.
This four-year Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year (Year 0), which offers an alternative route into higher education if you don’t have traditional qualifications or don’t meet the entry requirements for a UK undergraduate degree.
Level of study:
Undergraduate
Entry requirements:
32 UCAS points
Tuition fees:
£9,535 per year (25/26)
Duration:
4 years
Start dates:
November, April, August
Mode of study:
Full-time blended learning: Daytime, Evening and Weekend, or Weekend only
Your future
Health and social care provides career opportunities in a wide range of roles and contexts. Successful completion of the degree offers excellent career opportunities in the NHS, voluntary or independent sectors, for example in social enterprises, charity organisations or housing associations.
Within these contexts, it is possible to focus on a number of areas including:
- Quality
- Commissioning
- Policy
- Research
- Public health
- Service management
Careers can also be followed in roles such as:
- Health administration
- Care management
- Education
- Community development
- Social work [social work will require additional qualifications to enable graduates to practice]
Studying through our blended learning model will enhance your employability by demonstrating your ability to succeed in a digital learning environment.
Your campus
Our centres are located in the heart of three of the UK’s biggest cities, London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Top 15
UK university for student satisfaction with teaching
The Complete University Guide, 2025
Ranked the top UK university for “value added” representing how effectively students are taught
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024
225,000+
Alumni worldwide
Your support
Students have access to a wide range of support during their studies from our expert teams and are encouraged to utilise their services to support them personally and academically. Take a look at what our students say about the services on offer, and find out more below.
Student Futures and Careers
You'll receive in-depth advice and assistance with your career development. Our Student Futures and Careers team offer a range of support to ensure you are exposed to the best possible options for work experience and career opportunities.
Academic Help Hub
The Academic Help Hub is a service provided by our academics, offering individual programme support from one email address, making it quick and straightforward for students to get the support they need when they need it.
Safeguarding, Student Life & Wellbeing
We have a dedicated and friendly team in place for your support, as well as a counselling service and mental health practitioners; whether you think your issue is big or small, they are here to support you.
Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team
The Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team has years of experience providing academic guidance to our students and helping them achieve excellence in their courses.
Library Team
Our campus libraries and librarians are here to help you find the resources you need in order to succeed in your studies. You will be met by friendly staff who will be more than happy to assist you in sourcing information and making sure you can work in a quiet environment. You can also access our library portal for details of library services for various programmes.
Accommodation Team
Moving away from home for university is a huge part of the student experience and finding the right accommodation can seem like a daunting task. Our team can help you and find the best option for you.
Student Advice & Support Centre
The SASC is the first point of contact for all student support enquiries. Students can contact the team in person, by phone or by email to raise queries and seek support or guidance on various topics. The team will also be able to refer you to specialist teams for additional support & guidance.
Study your way with blended learning
The world is fast becoming a digital-focused society, with blended (or hybrid) working now a permanent feature for many businesses globally. The ability to effectively study in a blended learning environment will help you succeed in the workforce and enhance your career prospects. For those who are looking to combine studying for a degree with work or caring responsibilities, blended learning also offers a solution combining both online and in-person learning.
Our approach to blended learning combines timetabled live online learning with timetabled face-to-face on-campus sessions. We have designed this approach following student feedback to offer the best of both live online and on-campus learning opportunities.
Ability to study full-time whilst balancing other commitments
Recordings of live online sessions to watch back when preparing for assessments
Reduce the cost and time travelling to campus
Experience a vibrant campus community, access the study facilities and student support services on campus and virtually
Live online sessions allow for real-time interaction and engagement during your class
Evening and weekend, and weekend only study options to balance your studies with your personal life
Your next steps
Are you interested in studying our course or do you have more questions? Our dedicated team is here to help you every step of the way. We understand that choosing the right course and campus location is a significant decision, and we are committed to providing you with all the information and support you need to help you with your decision.
