Integrated Health & Social Care (2nd year entry) BA (Hons)

*This programme will close at the end of the academic year 2022-23 and pending successful validation you will be moved to our new programme for 2023-24 - BSc (Hons) Social Services and Health Care. During the current recruitment cycle you should still apply to this course using the UCAS code above. You can find out more about our proposed new course on the Potential New Courses page of our website.*

UWS’s BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care will help you build a career within the health and social care sector.

This degree reflects the changing environment within health and social care. It will allow you to explore the health and social care sector in response to changing demographics and the integration of services. The programme recognises the shift in services, from both a national and international perspective, and how they are moving towards prevention, person-centredness, enablement and empowerment of individuals and support within people’s homes. Central to the degree is valuing the role that all staff play in the implementation and delivery of integrated services.

The BA Integrated Health & Social Care is the first of its kind in Scotland and is specifically designed as a progression or articulation route for those candidates, who have a relevant Further Education college qualification, looking to strengthen their knowledge, skills and career in the rapidly changing environment of integrated health and social care provision. Articulation into year two or three is available for candidates with an appropriate HNC or HND.

*There is a flexible part-time option available for this programme.  

Course highlights

Wherever your future destination, you will develop the knowledge, graduate skills and confidence necessary for a future career within the exciting and evolving health and social care sector

• This degree will help you understand the interplay between integrated health and social care systems and explore ways providers can work together to deliver high-quality and connected health and social care services
• You will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive support services to improve outcomes for people using health and social care services
• Opportunities exist to network and widen your interests through the University's Memorandum of Understanding with the International Foundation for Integrated Care and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
• The degree provides excellent opportunities to learn with people from a variety of backgrounds and interests in partnership with a community of professionals and academics at UWS

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Placement Opportunities

Work-based learning is an important element of this course. You will be required to undertake work-relevant learning with an organisation which you are currently employed by or volunteer with.

Study Abroad

Broaden your horizons, learn a new language and prepare for the best international opportunities available with study abroad at UWS.

The School of Health & LIFE SCIENCES

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers a variety of innovative courses with hands-on experience and work in virtual and real-life ward situations.

Our modern healthcare facilities across our Scottish campuses simulate clinical environments as well as home settings to teach caring for the elderly and people with dementia. If you’re learning in London we have face-to-face and online courses that will enable you to accelerate your career in the healthcare sector.

Our students graduate ready to achieve their ambitions in the healthcare sector.

This programme will prepare you for a successful career in health and social care and can open a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Links worker and community connector roles
• Mental health services 
• Addiction and homelessness services

• Older people and dementia services
• Learning disability services
• Supported living and enablement services