Course contact details
Student Recruitment Operations Team
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Sheffield Hallam University
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Sheffield
S1 1WB
Health and Social Care Studies (top-up)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Top up your 240 credits from a relevant foundation course into a full Honours degree.
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Learn to solve challenges and lead health and social care organisations.
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Develop analytical techniques and problem-solving skills for a variety of sectors.
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Gain real-world skills through workshops, projects, field trips and presentations.
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Learn from diverse practitioners who share cutting-edge, sector-focused knowledge.
This top-up course is designed to enhance the qualifications of students who aim to work in non-registered roles across health and social care organisations. You’ll graduate with an Honours degree, whether you're a foundation degree holder or have studied an equivalent Level 4 or 5 in a health, social care or education related qualification.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Health-and-social-care-management/BSc-Honours-Health-and-Social-Care-Studies-1-year-topup/Full-time/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HSCS
- Institution code:
- S21
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HSCS
- Institution code:
- S21
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Foundation Degree in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care OR 240 credits (120 level at 4 and 120 at level 5) from an equivalent health and social care programme. https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Health-and-social-care-management/BSc-Honours-Health-and-Social-Care-Studies-1-year-topup/Full-time/
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
When you apply to Hallam, we consider your personal circumstances as well as your grades, experience and personal statement. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair chance of getting a place, regardless of their background.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £18900 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations
Sponsorship information
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