- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 year foundation degree including practical
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Apr 2027, Oct 2027
- Field
- Social and Community Services
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-10-01
Program overview
A two year foundation degree in health and social care including practical elements, covering care principles, safeguarding, communication in care settings and supervised practice.
Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care is a two year qualification below bachelor level, priced at GBP 17,500 a year, and its level has serious consequences for post study work.
Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care is delivered on the Sunderland campus and awarded by the University of Sunderland. Note carefully that Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care is a two year foundation degree rather than a degree, and UK rules restrict the Graduate Route to degree level qualifications, so Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care does NOT lead to post study work permission. The university is a licensed student sponsor with a track record of compliance and issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care directly. Students on Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants. Apply Study Visa confirms the visa position for Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care in London need Higher Secondary Certificate / Class 12 with at least 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and London tuition for Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care is recorded at GBP 17,500 a year with no application fee. The Global Leaders Scholarship cuts Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care tuition in London by an automatic GBP 0 for eligible applicants, shown on the conditional offer letter. Seven windows across October, January and April. Apply Study Visa manages the Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care application in London, the deposit and the UK student visa together.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Higher Secondary Certificate / Class 12 in a relevant stream, at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 59. TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test are not accepted.
- Application and deposit: No application fee. The London campus requires a tuition deposit of 50 percent of the annual fee before the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies can be issued, which is a different rule from the flat deposit charged at the Sunderland campus.
- Scholarship: An automatic GBP 0 Global Leaders Scholarship tuition reduction applies to eligible undergraduate applicants, and is shown on the conditional offer letter.
- Work permit: Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care is a two year foundation degree, not a degree. The Graduate Route is limited to degree level qualifications, so this award does NOT carry post study work permission. Dependants cannot accompany students on taught programmes under rules in force since 2024.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa completes the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies stage and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Care Worker: residential and domiciliary services
- Support Worker: community care settings
- Care Team Leader: with experience
- Health Care Assistant: clinical support roles
- Progression to a Top-Up: converting into a full honours degree
- Progression to a Degree: the route that unlocks post study work
Reality check: the decisive point is that a foundation degree sits below bachelor level and carries no post study work rights, so plan to progress onto a top-up year if you intend to stay.
About University of Sunderland - London
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #15993
- Established
- 1901
- Reference No.
- 10007159
