Free BSc Health and Social Care Top Up in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (Top Up) course in Durham. Classes run at Framwellgate Moor Campus. This one-year, full-time daytime programme builds on your existing Level 5 health or social care qualification, taking you to degree level. You'll study health and social care policies and practices, explore contemporary challenges facing the sector, and examine their impact on individuals and communities from theoretical, policy, and practical perspectives. The BSc health and social care qualification covers both UK and global contexts. To apply, you'll need a Level 5 qualification in a health or social care related subject, plus Level 2 English or equivalent.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care top-up degree will teach you about the main issues around health, social care and wellbeing communities both within the UK and on a global basis. You will gain a detailed understanding of health and social care policies and practices, you will study the key contemporary issues that affect health and social care, as well as the wellbeing of individuals and communities from a theoretical, policy and practical level. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference within the most vulnerable groups in society. This top-up degree is a well-respected qualification that will allow you to progress onto postgraduate study or into employment.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine health and social care policies and how they shape practice in the UK and globally.
  • You'll analyse contemporary challenges facing health, social care, and community wellbeing.
  • You'll explore the impact of policy and practice on individuals and vulnerable communities.
  • You'll apply theoretical frameworks to real health and social care issues.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work at a senior level in health and social care settings.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based, full-time course delivered during the day at Framwellgate Moor Campus. The provider's website carries full details of assessment methods for this course. Contact New College Durham directly to confirm how you'll be assessed before you apply.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior care worker: leading practice in residential or community settings
  • Social care manager: overseeing teams and service delivery
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator: supporting individuals and communities
  • Community development worker: improving outcomes for vulnerable groups
  • Adult social care assessor: evaluating care needs and planning support
  • Policy and commissioning officer: shaping health and social care services
  • Mental health support worker: working in specialist care environments

What you could study next

With a BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care, you could move into postgraduate study. A Master's in Social Work (MSW) or an MA in Health and Social Care would deepen your expertise and open senior or specialist roles. A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is worth considering if you want to teach in further education. Some graduates also pursue professional qualifications in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work registration routes.

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