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Health and Social care (Top-Up)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 2 Years
  • Part-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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Course summary

You can study our health and social care top-up degree full-time or part-time. Learn alongside other professionals and benefit from our strong partnerships with service users and carers.

Our health and social care top-up degree is for professionals with a background in social care, housing, health or nursing who have a qualification at diploma level and need a degree for career progression. If you wish to qualify as a professional social worker, please see our Social Work course.

With the help of your lecturers, who are experts in the health and social care sector, you will gain theoretical and practical experience and knowledge of multi-professional and multi-agency teamwork. This will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of the complex issues in this sector, and prepare you for the next step in your career.

What you should know about this course:

  • If you are a professional wanting to work in the community or need a degree for career progression, our top-up is ideal for you.

  • You'll learn from lecturers who are experts in the field of health and social care.

  • Our degree provides you with experience and knowledge of multi-professional and multi-agency teamwork.

  • The course is taught at our historic Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Part-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
L501
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Campus Code:
G
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Greenwich 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
14 January

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:
L501
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Campus Code:
G

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

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Not accepted

Foundation degree or Diploma of Higher Education with at least 55% or a relevant HND at grade Merit. Alternative Level 5 qualifications may be considered.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses

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.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2026-27 has been confirmed as £9,790 per year. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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