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This BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care 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.
The course supports your development through three core themes: Core Concepts in Health, Development and Society; Research and Ethical Practice; and Inclusive Practice and Management.
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 course is offered in partnership with QA Higher Education who are approved by London Metropolitan University (London Met) to teach and assess the programme at locations in London City, Birmingham and Manchester. The course is also delivered by London Met at the main campus in London – please check the London Met main website for details. London Met sets the standards for the course, making sure the curriculum, teaching, assessments and overall student experience meet the University’s quality expectations.
The course aims to produce graduates who are critical thinkers, ethical practitioners, and advocates for social justice within health and social care. By examining health systems, policies, and practices through interdisciplinary perspectives, you will develop the skills and knowledge to evaluate and address health inequities.
The course will enable you to apply critical social theory and research skills to real-world challenges, fostering a professional identity rooted in inclusivity, ethical decision-making, and resilience. Through specialised modules and practice-based learning, the course also supports career readiness and lifelong learning, positioning graduates to lead and adapt in diverse health and social care roles.
You will be taught through a variety of teaching methods including:
You will be assessed through a mix of:
At London Metropolitan University, we’re focused on a digital future and your degree plays an important part in preparation for this, helping you to achieve your employability goals and life ambitions. That’s why we use a blended learning model, combining online and on-campus learning. You can find out more about our approach to blended learning, including the equipment you will need, on our blended learning page.
Daytime and evening and weekend timetables
Alongside our daytime timetables, we also offer evening and weekend timetables. These options offer the same levels of study support with the flexibility to balance your full-time studies with personal commitments.
The above timings are indicative only; the exact timings of your teaching and information on which sessions are on-campus and which are live online will be confirmed at enrolment when you receive your timetable. As part of your course, you will also need to spend time on self-guided learning, including completing any assessments.
All modules are core and are worth 15 credits unless otherwise specified.
The aim of this module is to provide you with a strong understanding of the structure, regulations, policies, organisation, and delivery of health and social care systems and services in the UK.
On this module you will learn how to identify and analyse health and social care issues in specific populations, explore the roles and responsibilities of professionals within the system, and examine how services are coordinated to meet the needs of diverse populations.
By examining real-world scenarios, you will also discover the main factors that contribute to health inequalities, including social inequalities and social determinants such as education, employment, and housing.
A key focus of the module is how health and social care policies and provisions apply in real life. Through the use of case studies, you will analyse the practical application of health and social care policies, including how policies influence service provision, workforce planning, and population health outcomes.
Key areas such as public health, health promotion and health policy will also be covered.
By the end of this module, you will be well-equipped with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to the health and social care sector.
On this module you will study theories and concepts of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion within health and social care practice, where you will gain a theoretical understanding of these principles and learn the practical application of them.
You will bridge the gap between theory and practice through case study simulations and critical reflections, which will enable you to explore how your learning translates to real world settings and shape your approach to working with diverse individuals in health and social care contexts.
Relevant policies legislations, codes of practice and professional frameworks relating to issues of social justice in health and social care will be explored, and you will examine professional roles and skills including communication, teamwork and integrated care essential in challenging inequalities and implementing ethical, anti-discriminatory, and anti-oppressive practice.
By examining diverse identities and experiences shaped by class, race, culture, gender, religion, language, sexual orientation, age and disability, you will develop a reflective understanding of the challenges individuals face in accessing and experiencing care.
This exploration will also focus on approaches to supporting individuals effectively and working inclusively with people from diverse backgrounds. You will be provided with opportunities to reflect on your own identity, lived experiences and personal and professional aspirations, and will be encouraged to keep a reflective journal of your learning throughout the module.
This module will introduce you to key research concepts and academic practices within the health and social care context and aims to develop your academic skills which are crucial for producing quality academic work.
You will be introduced to the core principles of research, including what research is, how you can find it, and how to distinguish good and ethical research from low-quality information. Core conceptual distinctions in research will also be covered, where you will learn the difference between qualitative vs quantitative research, primary vs secondary research, and academic vs non-academic research.
Academic practice and referencing will also be explored on this module, where you will develop the academic skills necessary to effectively communicate in different formats. You will discover how to use proper citations and referencing styles, how to structure essays, and discover how to summarise core elements of a published research paper.
Throughout the module you will also develop key digital skills by using Microsoft Office tools, podcasting, video recordings and poster designs, to engage with research, critically evaluate evidence and effectively present and communicate your academic work.
On this module, you will study human growth and development across the life stages. You will examine the different stages of the human lifecycle, from birth to death, and how this understanding relates to effective practice in health and social care.
Human development will be explored from multiple perspectives, where you will learn and discover how to apply diverse physical, cognitive, psychological, and sociological theories to this exploration. The life stages will also be examined through a cultural lens, where you will critique normative expectations regarding physical, psychological, and social development.
Key issues such as the Nature vs Nurture debate, the role of genes in human growth and development, identity across the life stages, and conflicts faced when developmental norms are challenges will also be explored on this module. You will critically analyse these in depth through case studies based on real life practical examples from both a local and global perspective.
The challenges faced by diverse people across the life stages will also be explored, including how these impact development, and the approaches that are used to facilitate positive development based on research and theory.
Through this, you will also learn how this understanding relates to current concepts in health and social care such as co-production, person centred care, and strength-based approaches.
As part of this module, you will also be encouraged to reflect on your own lifecycle development, including how your experiences and the social, psychological and wider environmental factors that have shaped these (such as structural inequalities in society) have impacted your values, identity, personal and professional skills, and aspirations.
This reflective process will support the development of your professional skills, including critical thinking, communication, and self-awareness, which are central to Personal and Professional Development (PPD).
On this module you will develop your knowledge of the foundations of public health practice and explore the key theoretical and practical perspectives in public health.
You will develop a strong understanding of the public health discipline, including exploring the subdomains of public health such as health protection, healthcare public health and health promotion. The impact of social determinants of health on population health outcomes will also be explored, including education, employment, and housing.
This module also aims to develop your evidence-based public health skills by using population health datasets, literatures reviews and analysis of key policy and strategy to improve population health. This understanding will then enable you to explore population health issues and learn how to take an evidence-based approach to tackling them.
By the end of this module, you will have a strong understanding of public health and be well equipped to report on a public health issue and present potential policy solutions.
This module will deepen your understanding of the methods and methodologies used in health and social care contexts, including research principles, designs, and processes.
By exploring different research designs and principles, you will gain the practical skills needed to develop research questions, research aims, and objectives which are core to any research investigation. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research approaches, design and analysis will also be analysed to encourage your development as a researcher.
On this module, you will also learn how to use a range of approaches to critically evaluate the relevance and significance of evidence, and explore how to assess research for validity, reliability, and generalisability.
Codes of ethics in Health and Social Care research will also be covered, including topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, bias, how to define ‘best’ practice, as well as the ethical researcher and practitioner. Different evidence, research designs and approaches will be analysed to ensure that ethical evidence-based decision making is made in Health and Social Care.
You will be required to maintain a weekly log of your learning on key components of the research process and module topics covered through tasks completed on a workbook. Contents from your workbook will then be used to develop your final portfolio for the final assessment on this module.
The aim of this module is to equip you with the personal and professional knowledge and practical skills necessary for career success in health and social care or related sectors. As part of this module, you will also undertake a period of work experience in a setting relevant to your identified career aspirations.
You will examine what is meant by being employable and discover how to meet your personal and professional aspirations. By identifying potential career pathways appropriate to your values and strengths, you will discover how to think strategically about how you will achieve these (including developing a career plan and looking at your short and long-term career goals).
You will also develop your practical core employability skills on this module through CV development, learning about online presence, and practice with various interview skills and techniques such as the STARR (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection) technique.
The development of your employability skills is a crucial element in preparing you to respond confidently to workplace challenges and opportunities throughout your career. The inclusion of a work experience element on this module will enable you to discover and enhance your employability skills, apply theory to practice, and gain valuable health & social care industry experience.
On this module you will explore how social policies and legislations shape health and social care systems, including how theory informs social policy decisions and impacts individuals, communities, and societies.
You will gain a strong understanding of how social policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated, with a particular focus on issues such as health, disability, housing, employment, and education.
The intersections between social, cultural, political, and economic contexts and their role in shaping health outcomes will also be explored.
By exploring citizen engagement and advocacy, the module aims to encourage you to reflect on the role of grassroots movements in shaping policy and fostering social change.
Through the use of case studies, you will draw from your own knowledge and experience of policies you are familiar with and assess how different countries address similar health and social care issues.
By the end of the module, you will be able to critically evaluate social policies and their impact on health inequalities and understand how to apply interdisciplinary knowledge and theories to diverse policy issues.
The aim of this module is to develop your practical skills in leadership and management in the context of professional practice.
You will gain strong analytical skills on this module to critically understand the role of leading teams in delivering ethical, high-quality services while working within limited resources and a changing social environment.
The module will also focus on developing your employability skills by simulating a real work environment, where you will practice problem solving, decision making, performing staff appraisals and your professional behaviour overall.
You will develop an understanding of different leadership styles, leadership models and have the opportunity to explore what your own leadership style is through teamwork.
On this module you will explore issues and approaches in health and social care including topics such as technological advancements, genetics, non-communicable diseases, resource management and sustainability, inclusive leadership, health inequalities, global health crises, and evolving policies.
In particular, you will be introduced to integrated care approaches, evidence-based practices, and interdisciplinary innovative solutions.
By developing critical thinking and inclusive leadership skills on this module, you will become well equipped to approach complex health and social care issue across diverse contexts.
You will discover innovative solutions to health and social care challenges, developing the ability to design and evaluate practical, ethical, and socially just solutions.
This final year project will provide you with the opportunity to work independently on a specific Health and Social Care issue.
You will develop and apply your critical thinking, research, and written communication skills to complete your chosen project pathway.
You will have the option to choose one of three project pathways:
You will participate in practical workshops in preparation for your chosen project pathway and be supported by one-to-one sessions with a project supervisor.
By the end of this module, you will be able to showcase your knowledge and understanding of a specific health and social care issue and its relevance within the field through a final project.
You will choose 2 of the following:
On this module you will explore the main components of public health practice, including assessing community health needs, identifying problems, how to bring about change, and planning health promotion activities in a variety of settings.
Evidence-based public health and best practice approaches will be studied, where you will learn why it is important to involve patients, service users, and communities in decisions about their health and wellbeing.
You will also discover how to support people and communities to have more control over factors that affect their health such as behaviour and lifestyle changes, with particular attention to those who experience the greatest health inequalities or are most at risk of exclusion.
Key public health tools and methods such as population health needs assessment and steps to intervention development will be used to develop your practical and employability skills.
By the end of this module, you will be able to identify current public health challenges for specific groups and propose effective strategies of health improvement.
This module aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and attributes needed to manage resources effectively and efficiently in Health and Social Care settings.
This module focuses on providing you with the right tools, information and skill set to make informed decisions while considering issues of inclusivity as they relate to service users, staff, and other stakeholders in the delivery of patient-centred care.
Management is a key part of this module, focusing on planning, leadership, and the effective use of resources in Health and Social Care.
Due to this, on this module you will develop key skills in how to manage teams, understand organisational structures, implement inclusive policies, and make effective decisions through strong communication and problem-solving.
By the end of the module, you will be fully prepared to lead with confidence, work collaboratively, and promote inclusive, person-centred practice.
You will also have the knowledge and skills to respond to the challenges of modern Health and Social Care settings, support positive outcomes for individuals and communities, and continue your professional development through reflective practice.
This module aims to develop your understanding of key concepts in mental health and well-being, awareness of mental health diagnoses and knowledge of key policy and practical issues in mental health.
You will explore a variety of topics on this module covering areas such as:
Using relevant case studies, you will also learn how to apply and critically discuss mental health models and theories.
By the end of this module, you will be able to reflect upon the roles of values, attitudes and ethics in mental health provision, practice and policy.
On this module you will study the connections of key challenges of human develop and human health and healthcare across nations within global contexts.
You will gain a strong understanding of concepts, principles, measurements and theories of global health and healthcare based on the notion of ‘global health crisis’.
Through the use of case studies, you will explore how to potentially solve global health and healthcare problems by drawing implications from past research to inform future research, policy and practice in global health.
Key challenges will also be covered. with a focus on growing global interconnectedness on global human health and healthcare.
You will also discover how to identify and critique the determinants and evidence of global health inequalities and inequities.
By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate attributes of global citizenship by being able to develop local health solutions.
The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2026/27. We aim to run the course as advertised; however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand, or UK compliance reasons.
To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
Additionally, during the admissions process, you will be asked to attend either an academic or admissions interview.
We encourage and will consider applications from mature students who haven’t recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate workplace experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you do not meet these entry requirements, we also have a Health and Social Care (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) that offers a more supported route into undergraduate study.
Please note: We are not currently able to sponsor International students to study this programme at London Metropolitan University Centres, therefore if you require sponsorship to study as an International student, this course will be unavailable to you.
If you are an international student interested in this course and would like to discuss alternative options available to you, please contact 020 3944 1243.
£9,790 per annum*
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Your tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, access to resources, registration costs, and Student Support Services. They do not include the cost of course books, stationery and photocopying/printing costs, accommodation, living costs, travel, hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.
Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connection is required for accessing your live online sessions and to work on assignments.
In addition to the tuition fees, you should be prepared to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each. This would average around £200 per annum.
Students from the UK may be able to receive financial support from the Government to help fund your studies, subject to your eligibility. You can learn more about Student Finance and check your eligibility on the Student Finance website.
For more information on tuition fees, student finance, and payments, please visit our Finance page.
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:
Careers can also be followed in roles such as:
By studying a degree in our blended learning model, you will enhance your employability by demonstrating you successfully studied in a blended learning environment as part of your degree – a key requirement in today’s digitally focused businesses.
You can apply online to study this programme through the application links on this page.
As part of your application, you are required to provide some supporting documents (examples below):
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Select your chosen intake, location and study timetable and apply online using the links below to the QA Higher Education application portal.
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£9,790 per annum (26/27)
Undergraduate
3 Years
November
April
August
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
GCSE English Language at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent). Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.
Full-time Blended learning: Daytime or Evening and Weekend delivery
Coursework including presentations, portfolios and podcasts
London
Birmingham
Manchester