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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Health and Social Care
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health and Social Care course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £21,400 per year |
| International | £21,400 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L510
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Health and Social Care course.
Are you looking for a degree that will help you make a difference in society? That gives you a comprehensive and critical understanding of health and social care and helps building healthy and resilient communities for a sustainable future?
Studying our new interdisciplinary BSc Health and Social Care means that you will learn from leading experts from within sociology, social policy, social work and health who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills to help you understand individuals, communities and their key public health and social care issues.
The degree will help you to take a broad view of these issues, and explore them from a range of different perspectives. It will introduce you to understanding society and people in society and provides training in core areas within health and social care.
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You will benefit from academic study combined with vocational training
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Combine a solid theoretical grounding with a vocational strand to maximise your future opportunities whether you are considering a professional career or further study
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Gain critical thinking skills which will help you analyse and understand issues pervading the study of health and social care
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Gain practical skills in evaluation and research
From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience, and this is particularly the case as we continue to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Social Work
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Health studies
• Social work
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please visit our website for details: https://royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/social-work/health-and-social-care
How you will be assessed
You will complete 120 credits each year mainly made up of either 15 or 30 credit units. In the first year all units are compulsory in the second and third year there will be some choice of optional units.
Teaching will involve a range of methods including, lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, peer group work and practical activities (such as court visits and engagement with community groups).
Assessment will involve a range of methods including, essays, examinations and tests and practical projects.
Throughout the course, a tutor will be available to you to provide advice on the choice of courses and to offer pastoral support.
In the final year of the course, you will undertake a research project and you will be allocated a specialist dissertation supervisor to support you with this.
Royal Holloway, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
1 year ago
2nd year student
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
1 year ago
2nd year student
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
1 year ago
2nd year student
Support has been OK.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
1 year ago
2nd year student
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Royal Holloway, University of London students who took the Health and Social Care course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. These students are taking Health and Social Care or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Health and Social Care - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
43%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
18%
Finance Professionals
16%
Business and public service associate professionals
12%
Administrative occupations
7%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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