BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management with Foundation Year

Start date

Next intake Sep 2026

Course level

Undergraduate

Length of course

4 years

Study mode

Full time

Fees

see fees and funding page

Entry Requirements

For full entry requirements, please see below

Location

FSB Croydon

Course Brochure

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This programme will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills of the leadership and management needed for efficient and
effective delivery of services in the health and social care environment.

 We seek to help you to develop as a reflective practitioner and to gain skills in effective communication, critical analysis and continuous learning with a clear understanding of the issues and changes taking place both nationally and locally within health and social care.

The programme is designed to take account of the frameworks developed by the National Health Service and the Department of Health and Social Care and is underpinned by a commitment to the value base of health and social care and seeks to produce graduates who are committed to actively promoting the rights and choices of those who use health and care services.

What is a Foundation Year?

FSB offers an innovative foundation year to complement the Undergraduate Degrees.  Our Foundation Year* is the first year of a four-year degree. Completion of the foundation year leads to the first year of the 3-year degree in Health and Social Care Management.

The foundation year provides those unable to access the traditional UCAS tariff requirements for a three-year degree with an alternative route to gain an honours degree.

What does the course cover?

Enhance knowledge of leadership and management skills and how these can be applied within a variety of sectors
Be familiar with the methods used to collect and interpret data and help you become an informed, independent and reflective practitioner through the development and application of practical research skills
Improve your ability to think logically, analyse problems and communicate effectively within the workplace
Prepare for employment in a wide range of contexts either within or without the field of health and social care or for further study
Enhance transferable skills that you can take forward into employment including problem-solving, decision-making, digital literacy and written, verbal and visual communication

Course Modules

Foundation Year

Digital Essentials
Academic and Career Foundation
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Introduction to Leadership and Management for Person-Centred Care

Year 1

Principles and Practice in Health and Social Care
Critical thinking and reflective practice
Safeguarding – Prevention and early intervention in service design
Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care Provision
Working in partnership with users of Health and Social Care Services
The Business Environment

Year 2

Managing Human Resources in Health and Social
Financial management in Health and Social Care
Organisational Management in Health and Social Care: Influences, Quality and Change
Social Science Research Methods
Health: Mind, Body, Society
Innovation Management

Year 3

Dissertation in Sociology
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Contemporary Issues and Debates in Health and Social Care
Enterprise: Creating Your Business
Organisational Strategy

How you are assessed

A range of summative assessment tasks will be used to test the Intended Learning Outcomes in each module. These are indicated in the attached assessment map which shows which tasks are used in which modules.

Students will be supported in their development towards summative assessment by appropriate formative exercises in each module.

Bath Spa University

Known for its commitment to creativity, sustainability, and community, Bath Spa University offers an enriching environment where traditional academic excellence meets modern innovation. Their courses, delivered through FSB, are crafted to inspire, challenge, and prepare you for a changing world.

With our partnership, FSB students gain access to unique perspectives and methodologies that blend creativity with critical thinking, setting the stage for a transformative educational experience.

Course Location

FSB Croydon Campus

Entry requirements

Applications based on previous qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes
• Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
• A minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and
• English).
• BTEC Extended Diploma grades Pass Pass Pass
• T Level – overall grade Pass (A*-C)
• International Baccalaureate overall score 32
• Access to HE Dip 60 credits (45 at Level 3 at Merit or above)
• ATHE Level 3 diploma with 60 credits
• Qualifi Level 3 diploma with 60 credits

Mature learners (Aged 21+)

If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life, and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.

You will be required to provide the following:
• Provide supporting documents – Valid ID, Personal Statement and proof of address dated within the last three months.
• For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, an overall IELTS score of 5.5 is expected, with no less than 5.5 for all the individual elements.
• Complete a APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) essay.
• Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview
• Additional documents may be requested depending on the nature of your application..

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Fees and Funding

Fees applicable from August 2025 £9,535 (per year)

FSB’s programmes are delivered under franchise agreements with partner universities who are registered Approved Providers with the OfS.

Therefore our students are eligible to apply for student finance from the Student Loans Company to cover the cost of their tuition fees, as well as maintenance grants to help with the cost of living.

If you require more information please refer to our guidance on course fees and funding .

Or get in touch with our Admissions Team for more information.

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