Adult Health and Social Care - BA Hons Degree (Top Up)

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Summary

This one-year top-up course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will require to become a change agent and leadership figure in the sector. It will provide you with the necessary skills and attributes to gain graduate employment within senior management and leadership roles or progress onto postgraduate study.

Many of our graduates have advanced to become the leaders and managers of the future with skills in entrepreneurship and creativity for the services and clients using Health and Social Care services. This course is available to any student who has completed the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at Blackpool and The Fylde College in the last 5 years.

Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.

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Entry Requirements

You can only apply for this course if you have successfully completed B&FC's Foundation Degree in Adult Health and Social Care.

You will also be required to carry out a minimum of 4 hours per week paid or voluntary work in an adult health or social care setting. Evidence of this placement will be required before starting the programme.

  • Course code SM1HE129
  • Duration 1 Year
  • Day/s of week Tuesday
  • Time 09:15 - 16:45

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
October 2026
University Centre
1 Year
September 2027
University Centre
1 Year

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

With Level 4–6 qualifications in Adult Health and Social Care, you can quickly move beyond entry‑level roles into more skilled, people-focused careers. Typical next steps include senior support worker, care coordinator or care navigator roles, where you’ll take on more responsibility and support individuals in community settings such as the NHS, local authorities or charities.

As you build experience, there are lots of ways to progress. You could step into leadership roles like team leader or service manager, or specialise in areas such as mental health, public health or social prescribing. With further training, you can even move into professional careers like nursing or allied health, making this a flexible pathway with strong long-term progression.

Next steps at B&FC

Having successfully completed your BA(Hons) degree, you could consider progressing at B&FC to our Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) which will give you the qualification needed to pursue a career in further education.

Other study options

With a BA (Hons) in Adult Health and Social Care you can proceed to Master's or other post-graduate qualifications, giving you the option to study towards a named profession such as social work or public health professional.

Employment Opportunities

Here are some examples of the kinds of roles you could apply for having achieved your qualification:

Care Team Leader | Deputy Care Manager | Adult Services Coordinator | Safeguarding Lead / Officer | Community Support Team Leader | Service Coordinator (Health or Social Care settings) | Public Health Project Officer| Social Work (via postgraduate training)

Key information

Qualification obtained

BA (Hons) Adult Health and Social Care

Fees and funding

Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding, including additional financial support for those on low incomes, with dependent children or adults, or with disabilities.

Extra costs and equipment

Specialist equipment required to achieve the learning outcomes of this programme are provided by the College, but you will need to buy your own stationery and cover the cost of any printing. Having access to a computer at home would be beneficial to enable you to research and submit your coursework electronically. If this isn't possible, you can access computers on campus and also arrange to borrow a laptop via the library loan system.

A DBS is mandatory for the placement element of the programme. The college does not automatically pay for this so, in some cases, you may need to cover the cost of the DBS.
 

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and conditions

Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.

What will I learn?

At Level 6, you will:

  • Critically explore contemporary issues in health and social care, developing informed recommendations for practice
  • Build confidence in evaluating complex ethical and moral dilemmas, supporting responsible decision-making
  • Understand your role as a change-maker, driving improvements and innovation in services
  • Develop the skills to lead and influence practice, using creative and solution-focused approaches
  • Examine human rights in health and social care, and their impact on individuals and communities
  • Evaluate how policy and legislation shape services, at both local and national level
  • Strengthen your ability to analyse complex information and apply it in professional contexts
  • Prepare for progression with a strategic, reflective and research-informed approach to practice

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

This covered in the mandatory voluntary or employed hours in the sector as specified in the Entry Requirements.

  • Modules at level 6

    Module title Code Credits Optional
    Human Rights SM6MD0010 20 No
    Dissertation SM6MD089 40 No
    Contemporary Policy and Practice SM6MD090 20 No
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship SM6MD091 20 No
    Contemporary Issues SM6MD093 20 No

Learning Support - at a glance

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group learning support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support
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Programme Specification

Download our Programme Specification for this course.

How will I learn?

Supportive, varied teaching methods

During the Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care, you’ll learn through a mix of engaging and supportive teaching approaches, including:

  • lectures and seminars
  • tutorials and small‑scale research tasks
  • collaborative classroom activities

There is a strong emphasis on peer learning and discussion, helping you develop confidence, professional insight and reflective skills.

Learning from sector specialists

Connecting theory to real practice

You’ll benefit from guest visits and sessions delivered by health and social care professionals, helping you:

  • understand current practice across the sector
  • explore different care settings and roles
  • link academic learning directly to real‑world experience

Personal academic support

Guidance throughout your journey

You’ll have a named progress tutor who will support you throughout the programme, offering:

  • regular progress tutorials
  • personalised academic guidance
  • support with planning, workload and progression

You’ll also have access to the Partners for Success team, who provide:

  • additional academic study support
  • careers advice and progression guidance

Time commitment and study expectations

What a typical week looks like

  • Attendance: 1 day per week on campus
  • Taught sessions: 3 sessions per day
  • Tutorials: group and independent progress tutorials included

Alongside taught sessions, you should expect to complete independent study of around 10 hours per module per week, which may include:

  • reading and research
  • planning and writing assignments
  • independent reflection and development

Expert tutors

You will be taught by a range of expert tutors who have a wealth of experience and a wide range of qualifications that relate to the Adult Health and Social Care Sector.

Learning Methods

Learning Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Scheduled 0 0 272
Independent 0 0 928
Placement 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1200
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How will I be assessed?

You will experience diverse forms of assessment during your BA (Hons) in Adult Health and Social  including essay writing, report writing, analysis of case studies, seminars and a dissertation which will specifically link to the skills and attributes required within the vast area of Adult Health and Social Care.

Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Coursework 0% 0% 68%
Exam 0% 0% 0%
Practical 0% 0% 22%