Applied Health and Social Care BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

What makes Applied Health and Social Care at Worcester special?

Our Applied Health and Social Care Top-up degree will advance your knowledge and practice to prepare you for a career in sectors related to health and social care. The programme is open to those who have completed a foundation degree or diploma who are looking to achieve an honours level qualification. This course will help you to apply compassion and human dignity to improve the welfare and wellbeing of service users.

Entry requirements

A Foundation degree, DipHE, HND or equivalent qualification in health, care or welfare or related subject

Supportive academic reference

We will also consider applicants from non-standard entry routes  

We encourage applications from candidates who can provide evidence of their ability to work at Level 6 and substantial experience of working within health, care or social welfare

If your qualification is not listed, please contact Registry Admissions for advice

Undergraduate courses usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or Pearson 59 (with no less than 51 in each component) or various Cambridge certificates. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered. Some courses may require a higher score for professional accreditation or registration.

Study at Level 6 enables you to secure knowledge and experience within your field of interest. Students who successfully complete our health and social care degree will have access to a wide range of employment opportunities, such as:

• Statutory, voluntary and independent sector health and social services
• Statutory and voluntary sector organisations working with older people, families and people with disabilities
• Advice and guidance services
• Advocacy and social justice services
• Social enterprise
• Housing support services targeting young people
• Community based provision and services
• Health promotion services
• Welfare services
• Care services

On completion of your award you may also consider further study at Masters level. Relevant Masters Programmes include:

• MA Social Work
• MA Transformative Practice
• MSc Public Health
• MA Social Work and Community Practice