School of Society and Community

MSc Health and Social Care

MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2 years

Through studying on this programme, you could seek employment in the private industry, local authority, government departments, statutory bodies, NHS Trusts, NHS England, charities, policy organisations, higher and further education.

Through studying on this programme, you could seek employment in the private industry, local authority, government departments, statutory bodies, NHS Trusts, NHS England, charities, policy organisations, higher and further education.

Award
MSc
Start date(s)
16 September 2024
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (1 year),Part-time (2 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
School
School of Society and Community
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Why choose this course?

Catering both to students currently working in health and social care and those looking to enter those fields, this course develops your knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, policies and evidence within the field of health and social care. A heavy focus is placed on providing opportunities to build a base of academic and professional knowledge and skills which you may tailor and apply to your own specific career needs. You will explore contemporary issues in health, the health needs of individuals and groups, how they are affected and how health is experienced and improved through intervention at a local, national and global level. The positive feedback we receive from our successful students demonstrates the value of completing the Masters in Health and Social Care at the University of Wolverhampton. Through studying on this programme, you could seek employment in the private industry, local authority, government departments, statutory bodies, NHS Trusts, NHS England, charities, policy organisations, higher and further education.

Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £8815 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4408 per year 2024-25
International Full-time £14450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15950 per year 2024-25

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

You should have an honours degree or equivalent, although substantial professional experience will be considered. We accept graduates with an honours degree in a wide variety of subjects, and graduates from disciplines other than health may well be eligible for entry.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,167 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Telephone

01902 32 22 22

Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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