BA (Hons) Health and Social Care Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care at LJMU is accredited by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification will be nationally recognised.
About this course
Study for a degree in Health and Social Care at Liverpool John Moores University. Prepare for a rewarding career in the health and social care sector. | Apply now for 2026 entry From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LJMU, based in City Centre Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Health and social care graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Humans and HealthCore20 credits
Module details
The focus of this module is to introduce you to contemporary perspectives on health. This will explore the theoretical, historical and political context of health, illness and medicine to consider how these matters affect society.
- Equality, Diversity and InclusionCore20 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to introduce you to equality, diversity and inclusion, and how they relate to health and social care. You will be encouraged to understand how different life experiences can impact health, wellbeing, opportunities and experiences of care.
- Skills for Higher EducationCore20 credits
Module details
This module aims to get you thinking of your personal development and career planning from the beginning of your study at university. It will reinforce the importance of graduate skills in the job market.
- Development Across the Human Life CourseCore20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce students to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. Students will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges. Students will also begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module. These include analysing and solving problems, team working, interpersonal skills and written communication. Assessment will be staged to assist development of idea
- Political Context of Health and Social CareCore20 credits
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The aim of this module is to enable an understanding of contemporary political, social and economic perspectives as they impact on the delivery and development of health and social care, education and housing provision in the UK.
- Professional Skills for Health and Social CareCore20 credits
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This module provides you with an insight into the professional skills that are necessary as you begin your course and as you progress through your programme of study and into a career in Health and Social Care. The module blends both taught and practice elements to enable you to have not only an understanding of why these skills are important but the opportunity to practice them. The work-based learning activity will be developed by employers.
Year 2 6 modules
- SafeguardingCore20 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is for you to able to apply knowledge of safeguarding to real life situations where children or vulnerable adults might be at risk and to formulate context/service user specific information.
- Research Methods in Health and Social CareCore20 credits
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The module will provide you with grounding in the key research methods used in health and social care. It will prepare you for your own research activity, as well as enabling you to become more critical consumers of the quality of evidence used in the development of health and social care policies and practices.
- International Perspectives on HealthCore20 credits
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This module allows you to develop your knowledge on health from an international viewpoint, focusing on low and middle-income countries and understand the challenges of health and health care in context of resource poor nations.
- Health and Social Care in ActionCore20 credits
Module details
Students undertaking this module will consider wellbeing, communication and reflection and how these aspects lay the foundations for personal and professional development for health and social care professionals.
- WBL - Developing Health & Social Care SkillsCore20 credits
Module details
This module aims to provide you with the resources, skills and knowledge to optimise opportunities provided in the workplace to develop and strengthen a range of professional skills, relevant to the field of Health and Social Care, via participation in a health and social care based project.
- Media Technology Health and SocietyCore20 credits
Module details
You will be able to discuss how different forms of media and technological advancements influence health and social care, the effect this has on individuals and contemporary society and the future opportunities and challenges within this field.
Level 5 1 modules
- Study Semester Abroad Health and Social CareOptional60 credits
Module details
Opting for this module will see you study full-time study at an approved higher education institution, replacing one semester of level 5 study at LJMU. The modules to be studied would be agreed in advance, and will be an appropriate substitute for the modules being replaced. Assuming successful completion of this semester, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the Faculty Recognition Group. The grade conversion scale to be used will be made available in advance of your semester abroad.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree prepares you for a career in health and social care through a mix of academic study and supervised clinical practice. You'll usually begin with core foundations, clinical skills, communication and person-centred care, alongside anatomy and physiology. Year 2 moves into acute and long-term care, medicines management, and assessment of deteriorating conditions. In Year 3, you'll study complex care, leadership and delegation, evidence-based practice, and consolidate your competence for professional registration. Placements run throughout all 3 years, typically making up around half your learning. You can specialise in areas such as adult nursing, mental health, children's nursing, community and primary care, and leadership. The course leads towards NMC registration as a qualified nurse.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in pursuing a career in health and social care. You'll explore specialisations such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Paramedic Science. The programme is designed for full-time study and taught entirely in English, making it accessible to UK and international students meeting the entry criteria.
Careers & job market
Across nursing and health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in employment, 87% are in highly skilled work or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£30,500 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £23,800–£33,600 after three years and £27,200–£38,400 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes and are not guaranteed individual salaries. First-year retention stands at 85% across the student cohort.
University & format
You'll study at Liverpool John Moores University, a public university in the City Centre Campus, over 3 years on a full-time basis. Teaching and assessment are in English. The degree (BA (Hons) Health and Social Care, UCAS code HHSC) is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body and nationally recognised. It holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code HHSC). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LJMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £24,000 – £34,000 | 4675 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £15,500 – £26,000 | 50 |
| 5 years after | £25,500 | £20,000 – £34,500 | 55 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,675. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 4,675. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.6 out of 10: NSS 71.3% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Liverpool John Moores University
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Centre Campus
5,301 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LJMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LJMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LJMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LJMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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