UK welfare services are changing, and Bath Spa University’s BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year is written to help you lead inside that change rather than watch from the sidelines. Collaboration between professionals and community organisations, patient-centred leadership, and reflective practice are emphasised, with assessments that look like workplace tasks — presentations, case studies, blogs, projects and proposals. Weekday full-time study is listed; February 2027 currently appears as an upcoming intake. The foundation year supports adults who need preparatory undergraduate study first. AF Education provides England-resident applicants with free help with Student Finance England and applications.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the Canary Wharf campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- February 2027
- Foundation year
- Yes — included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Bath Spa University
- Partner pathway
- PEN
Who this course is for
This suits people aiming at leadership-aware health and social care roles who want a reflective, management-tinged undergraduate route with a foundation year. It is not a clinical registration programme.
Entry routes for mature students
The foundation year supports applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study. AF Education will confirm Bath Spa University evidence requirements for your circumstances.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Typical full-time study with these providers is usually 1 to 2 campus days a week, around 2 to 4 hours per day, so many students work alongside their course. Timetables vary by course and campus — always confirm your timetable before you enrol. Weekday full-time study is listed for this Bath Spa University title.
Career and progression
Leadership, communication and reflective practice skills support coordination and management-oriented care roles; regulated professions need separate qualifications. AF Education does not guarantee jobs or salaries.
Course overview from Bath Spa University
Health and social care in the UK is a fundamental aspect of the welfare system, providing essential services to individuals across their lifespan. It’s a system that’s currently adapting to the changes of our time, and we will help you navigate those changes so that you can be at the forefront of this essential field.
Our course delves into the crucial role of health and social care within the UK. We emphasise collaboration among healthcare professionals and community organisations, along with strong leadership in patient-centred care, to ensure holistic support for individuals.
Join us to gain knowledge and skills in leadership and management, preparing you for effective service delivery in the health and social care environment.
We'll help you develop as a reflective practitioner and gain skills in effective communication, critical analysis and continuous learning, along with a clear understanding of the issues and changes taking place both nationally and locally within health and social care.
The knowledge, skills and attributes gained will enhance your ability to effectively engage in the responsibilities required to be an effective team player, team leader and manager and to be proactive in service evaluation, innovation and improvement.
You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that test your health and social care management skills and reflect the demands of your management role, once you have graduated. These could include presentations, case studies, practical reports, critical reflective blogs, workbooks, practical projects, essays, exams, development plans, and proposals.
How this course differs
This page is BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year at Bath Spa University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Canary Wharf (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year this page | Bath Spa University (Partner: PEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Canary Wharf (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care | Bath Spa University (Partner: PEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Hackney (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year | Bath Spa University (Partner: PEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Hackney (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care | Anglia Ruskin University (Partner: ARU) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | East India (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation | Anglia Ruskin University (Partner: ARU) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | East India (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care | The University of Sunderland (Partner: PEN) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Weekday | London |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care | University of Central Lancashire London (Partner: UCLAN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekend, Evening | Poplar (London) |
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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Feb 2027
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Entry Requirements for Bath Spa University
1. Standard Route (Qualification-Based Entry) Applicants can apply through the standard qualification route with: Foundation Courses Students require: ✅ UK Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 60 credits OR ✅ Five…
English Language Requirements of Bath Spa University
Applicants must demonstrate their English language ability before starting their course. Students may be exempt from the English writing test if they meet at least one of the following requirements: Accepted English…
Interview Process
Interview Requirements: Portal Interview Booking: Students need to book their interview through the portal. Speaking & Writing Test: Students must complete the speaking and writing test. CV Submission: Student CV must be…
See the full entry, English language and interview requirements for Bath Spa University →
How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
How is assessment structured?
Course notes describe presentations, case studies, practical reports, reflective blogs, workbooks, projects, essays, exams, development plans and proposals that reflect management-role demands.
What is the course focus?
It emphasises collaboration, patient-centred leadership and navigating change in UK health and social care within the welfare system.
Is Student Finance available?
AF Education helps England-resident UK home students (not international) with Student Finance England on eligible courses.
Is this nursing?
No — it is a health and social care undergraduate award with leadership and reflective-practice emphasis, not a nursing registration programme.
Is there a foundation year?
Yes — this title includes a foundation year before the main degree stages.
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