BSc (Hons) Health & Social Science

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science combines the study of health, wellbeing, sociology and social policy. Students explore how wider society, policies and social issues influence health and wellbeing, including national and international health policies. The course also develops practical and employability skills through research, communication, data collection and analysis, group work and professional development. Students can explore areas such as race and ethnicity, gender, health, wellbeing and community welfare.

Course details

Degree level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years full-time / 4 years with Foundation Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,910/year (2026/27 international)University fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

250GBP CI deposit and 100% for CAS

Country

England

Campus

High Wycombe Campus

Official course page

https://www.bnu.ac.uk/

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

*BNU UK WILL ACCEPT STUDENTS FROM THESE UNIVERSITIES ONLY* Pakistan Accepted Universities- Quaid-i-Azam University National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) University of the Punjab Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad COMSATS University Islamabad Government College University Faisalabad University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore Aga Khan University Air University Bahauddin Zakariya University Sukkur IBA University University of Lahore University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore Capital University of Science and Technology Government College University Lahore International Islamic University Islamabad Iqra University Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology The Islamia University of Bahawalpur University of Central Punjab University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila University of Gujrat University of Management and Technology (UMT)

General entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: Typically 220–240 points A Levels: Two A Levels GCSE: Minimum Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics International Baccalaureate: 24–25 points, including English and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: Accepted Access to HE Diploma: Accepted Applicants with relevant previous study may also be considered through APL/APEL. Mature applicants (21+) with relevant experience may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

Undergraduate (UG): Up to £5,000 total: £1,500 – 1st year £1,500 – 2nd year £2,000 – 3rd year Plus £500 Early Bird Discount (E.B.D.) on 1st-year tuition fee only, if the student pays the full tuition fee before the specified deadline.

How to apply

Please note the following important guidelines regarding **Academic Letters of Reference (ALORs) for Buckinghamshire New University (BNU)**. We have recently noticed that some ALORs have been rejected by the University due to **insufficient details or identical/similar content**. Therefore, kindly ensure the following requirements are followed carefully when submitting ALORs. Templates have also been attached for your reference. ### 📌 ALOR Requirements * The academic reference letter should clearly mention the student's **academic achievements and character**. * ALORs should preferably be issued by **Principals, Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, or Administrators** who can verify the student's educational achievements. * The ALOR must be issued on the **institution's official letterhead** and include: * Date * Authority's name * Designation * Official seal/stamp * Signature * **Both ALORs must be signed by different authorities.** * **Both ALORs must have different and relevant content**. Please avoid submitting identical or repetitive references. ### 🎓 BNU – Accepted Universities in Pakistan Please note that **BNU UK will accept students from the following universities only**: * Quaid-i-Azam University * National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) * Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) * University of the Punjab * Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) * University of Agriculture, Faisalabad * COMSATS University Islamabad * Government College University Faisalabad * University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore * Aga Khan University * Air University * Bahauddin Zakariya University * Sukkur IBA University * University of Lahore * University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore * Capital University of Science and Technology * Government College University Lahore * International Islamic University Islamabad * Iqra University * Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology * The Islamia University of Bahawalpur * University of Central Punjab * University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila * University of Gujrat * University of Management and Technology (UMT) **Kindly ensure that the student's university is on the above list and that all ALOR requirements are fulfilled before submission to avoid rejection or delays.**

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

After 250 GBP deposit

Instructions

AI based on CAS Shield.

Course modules

Year 1 – Core Making Sense of Society: The Sociological Imagination Making Sense of Society: Understanding the Social World Policy and Strategy Policy in Context Sociology of Health Wellbeing in Society Contemporary Debates Media, Communication and Society Year 2 – Core Qualitative Research Methods for Social Scientists Quantitative Research Methods for Social Scientists Ethical Issues in Health and Social Sciences Understanding the Work Environment Employability and Professional Development ‘Race’, Ethnicity and Migration Citizenship, Community and Welfare Year 2 – Optional Students choose 15 credits: Gender and Sexuality in Society Sport, Diversity and Well-being Year 3 – Core Ageing through the Life-Course Globalisation: Issues and Debates Leadership and Teamwork Year 3 – Dissertation Students choose one: Dissertation Applied Dissertation Year 3 – Optional Students choose 45 credits: Disability in Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System Body Culture and Society Global Health and Society Funding for Sport 📌 If taking the Foundation Year The additional Foundation Year includes: Ways of Learning about the Social World Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity Preparing for Success: Self-development and Responsibility Inquiry Based Learning So, for the standard 3-year BSc, the main programme starts with the 8 Year-1 modules above; the Foundation modules only apply to the 4-year Foundation route.