The one-year MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing develops advanced understanding of the health and social care sector, including equality, diversity, integration and collaboration. Specialist modules broaden awareness of current and emerging practice issues while strengthening critical and evaluative skills. Delivery is full-time online. Standard entry usually asks for a relevant honours degree, with experience routes where the degree subject differs. Equality, diversity and collaboration themes distinguish this master’s from purely clinical or counselling postgraduate routes. Removing weekly campus travel is the practical advantage of this full-time online social care and wellbeing master’s structure. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- MSc (Masters)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- January 2027
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University of Greater Manchester
- Partner pathway
- RCL
Who this course is for
This suits graduates and experienced professionals who want a master’s focused on MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is usually a UK honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent. Some courses also consider substantial work experience with supporting evidence. AF Education confirms what applies to you before you apply.
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 can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
This course is delivered online, so there are no campus days to plan around. Your study plan is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The course is designed to support specialist roles and further professional development in the subject.
Course overview from University of Greater Manchester
Our one-year MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing offers an excellent opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the health and social care sector, as well as areas such as equality, diversity and collaboration.
This programme is designed to equip you with an advanced awareness and understanding of the health and social care sector and the challenges that it faces. Specialist modules will broaden your understanding of key areas such as equality and diversity, integration and collaboration.
In addition, you will develop enhanced critical and evaluative awareness of the current and emerging issues within health and social care practice.
Once you have qualified, you will have gained specific academic knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in your existing or future career. Alongside this, we will help you build lifelong learning skills that you can reflect on, articulate and translate into everyday life.
Why study this course?
- This degree will give you a good foundation, allowing you to work in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings, including local authority teams, health promotion projects, refugee and asylum service hospitals, sheltered accommodation, hospices and day centres, and residential care units.
- The demand for skilled and qualified health and social care workers is increasing and is fostered by transformative changes in the healthcare sector.
- After successfully completing this programme, you will be able to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of health and social care-related principles, concepts, and values.
- We focus on supporting you to integrate these ideas with your existing knowledge of social care, health, and wellbeing, helping you to achieve career success and champion the uniqueness of individuals, carers, and their families.
MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing
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Prefer to study from home?
If an on-campus location doesn't work for you, this course also offers an online study option — so you can still progress with a flexible learning route.
Entry Requirements for University of Greater Manchester (Postgraduate)
Postgraduate Standard Entry Bachelor’s Honours Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Appropriate work experience evidenced on CV Degree Not in Relevant Subject Bachelor’s Honours Degree Minimum 2 years relevant work experience…
English Language Requirement for University of Greater Manchester
Foundation Year CET / IELTS Overall 5.0 No less than 4.5 in any component Duolingo Overall 85 No less than 65 in any area Pearson Versant Overall 41 No component below 37…
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
What degree do I need?
Standard entry is usually a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent; some experience routes exist with evidence.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Online (Full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?
No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
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Register your interest in under 2 minutes. 100% free — we never charge you anything. A dedicated advisor will contact you to check eligibility and guide you through enrolment for MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing.
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