About the course

Build the skills you need to plan and deliver health and social care services fit for the future. Our degree includes placements, guest lectures and agency visits to keep your learning up to date.Take your first steps towards a fulfilling future in health and social care. This degree will give you the skills, confidence and experience to make a positive difference to people’s lives and wellbeing.Put the theory you learn into practice, with work placements in different settings ­– from care homes to community projects.Draw on our strong professional links and benefit from guest lectures, fact-finding visits and networking opportunities.Be inspired by our friendly and supportive teaching staff who have a wealth of experience in health and social care.Prepare for a career where you can plan and deliver health and social care services which are fit for the future.

　　Our emphasis is on nurturing versatile and flexible health and social care professionals who are not restricted by boundaries and who can work in multi-professional teams. This degree equips you for rewarding roles in areas such as:

　　Local authority, NHS and multi-agency teams working with children, young people and adults

　　Homelessness and social housing services

　　Refugee and asylum-seeker support agencies

　　Appropriate adult and advocacy work

　　Health promotion services

　　Community mental health teams

　　Intensive family support teams

　　Residential and nursing care management

　　Commissioning and care management teams

　　Care co-ordinator management.

　　Our graduates are now carving out successful careers in organisations across the independent, statutory and voluntary sectors. Some have chosen to move directly into working with vulnerable people within the NHS, adult and children’s social care services, while others have progressed into strategic management and leadership positions to develop improved services for individuals, families and communities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£44,700

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Derby
Autumn (September), 2024	Chesterfield
Autumn (September), 2025	Derby
Autumn (September), 2025	Chesterfield

　　

Hear it from the university

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What should international students pack and bring with them to UK?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　How can students stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 developments?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What is the weather like in the UK?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What support do you offer to undergraduate international students?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What is the best way to make friends in the UK?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What support do you offer to postgraduate international students?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　What is the best city in the UK for international students?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　Can international students stay in the UK after graduation?

　　

　　Answered by

　　

University of Derby

　　How safe is the UK for international students?

　　

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Derby

UCAS points 112 (up to 16 from AS-levels).GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification.IELTS 6.5 (with 5.5 in each skills area).Access to HE Diploma - 60 credits: 45 at level 3 with a minimum of Dist: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Derby. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　601st / 1250

　　THE World ranking100th / 130

　　Complete University guide

　　

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.