Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year course at Swansea University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year at Swansea University. Look out for more info soon.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Health and Social Care | B |
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Religious Studies | C |
UCAS code: L512
Here's what Swansea University says about its Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year course.
If you are interested in building a rewarding career in the field of health and social care, but do not meet the entry requirements to study our 3-year BSc programme, or are a mature student returning to education, we are pleased to offer our BSc Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year course.
The first year of our 4-year course is a foundation year where you will be introduced to the foundations of health and social care and cover key topics that form the basis of the field, including public health, policy, law and ethics, justice and equality.
You will build your knowledge and academic skills, and, with successful completion of the course (where you will be required to achieve at least 40% overall), will progress on to year 1 of the 3-year BSc programme.
The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Health and Social Care.
Source: Swansea University
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
Location
Singleton Park Campus | Swansea
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Health and social care
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Typical examples of modules studied include: Year 0 • Living in the Social World Human • Development & Wellbeing Interactive • Learning Skills and Communications (ILSC) • Foundations of Psychology Typical examples of modules studied include: Year 1 • Academic Development • Professional Development • Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care • Foundations in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology • Poverty and Plenty • Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in Society Year 2 • Evaluating Research Evidence in Health and Social Care • Health Law and Practice • Reflective Practice and Working with People • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Year 3 • Counselling and Supporting People • Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World • Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care • Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care • Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing
You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, discussion groups, presentations, debates, online discussions, and group and individual learning tasks over 7-10 hours during a three-day period. Learning is assessed through essays, presentations, exams and practical tests. You will have access to an academic mentoring network and student support services throughout your studies. During year two, you will have the opportunity to choose a work placement module with placements available in voluntary organisations, council-based social services, educational services, supported living services, and many others. This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers and you may also choose to be assessed through the medium of Welsh.
Showing 292 reviews
1 year ago
Three stars: Good
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
1 year ago
Three stars: Good
1 year ago
Two stars: Could be better
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
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 Swansea University students who took the Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
low
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
90%
high
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
See who's studying at Swansea University. These students are taking Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Facts and figures about Swansea University graduates who took Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
59%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
64%
Say it fits with future plans
59%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
14%
Business and public service associate professionals
12%
Administrative occupations
9%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
8%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Swansea University graduates who took Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year.
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
Students are talking about Swansea University on The Student Room.
Welcome to Swansea University’s Official Rep page. There are 3 of us who will be answering your questions, Sarah, Gemma and James. We all work in the University and two of us are former students here.
We will try our best to answer you within 2 days during the week but if we don’t know the answer straight away then we may take a little longer as we will need to find someone who does.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you want to talk to someone or ask a question about Swansea University.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
t8m9eHOSmwY
Swansea University Open Days are a great way to get a feel for our campuses and to see if Swansea is the place for you. During your visit, you will be able to: • Discover our beachfront campuses and gain an insight into life at Swansea • Learn more abour your chosen subject(s), and speak with academics and current students • Explore our world-class teaching facilities, accommodation and sports facilities • Find out more about our range of student support services, societies and student activities • Talk to our friendly student ambassadors about their experiences, and ask your questions
Click below to find out about our future open day dates, and book your place.
For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Source: Swansea University
