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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
1 Year -
21 Sep 2026
As a registered nurse or other qualified healthcare professional, you’re already making a difference. This campus-based health and community care top-up course takes your impact further, building on your existing qualification as you progress to a full BSc (Hons) degree.
You’ll deepen your academic, professional, and clinical knowledge, while gaining the confidence to thrive in complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environments. You’ll expand what you know, while transforming how you think, act, and lead in practice.
As healthcare continues to respond to changing needs, policies, and priorities, you’ll explore the wider social, cultural, and political factors shaping today’s services. Through reflection and evidence-based learning, you’ll strengthen your critical thinking skills and the ability to make informed decisions that support high-quality, person-centred care.
As part of this degree in health and community care, you’ll:
- Explore your professional identity through reflection, helping you better understand others and value difference
- Develop as an independent, critical, and reflective practitioner with confidence in evidence-informed decision-making
- Draw on case studies, video resources, and practical, real-world examples to build awareness of diversity and anti-oppressive practice
- Learn from experienced tutors who bring clinical and research expertise, supporting you to develop a global outlook and culturally responsive approach
Teaching expertise
You’ll be taught by a passionate and experienced team with strong backgrounds in clinical practice, research, and education. Guest speakers and healthcare professionals from partner organisations bring fresh perspectives from across the sector, helping you to connect theory with real-world practice.
Throughout your studies, you’ll be supported with academic guidance, tutorials, and access to a wide range of university support services, so you can stay focused and on track to succeed.
Specialist facilities
On campus, you’ll have access to our specialist simulated training environment which includes hospital wards, community suites, and immersive learning facilities.
Hands-on study options
Your learning experience is designed around you. Through a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, and reflective activities, you’ll build on the knowledge and experience you already bring.
With teaching typically scheduled across one day each week, and flexible delivery across modules, you can balance your studies alongside professional commitments. Through in-person sessions, online learning, or independent study, you’ll a greater choice of study styles to learn in a way that works for you.
Supportive community
When you study on campus, you’ll become part of a diverse community of professionals. You’ll share experiences, challenge perspectives, and learn from each other, enriching your understanding and strengthening your practice.
Important information
This programme is an academic top-up degree for registered nurses and qualified health professionals who already hold a relevant diploma or equivalent qualification. It does not in itself lead to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). International nurses who wish to practise in the UK must apply separately for NMC registration.
Why study the BSc (Hons) Health & Community Care (Top-Up) course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Specialist facilities – build your confidence in realistic healthcare environments
- Expert teaching team – you’ll learn from experienced academics, and healthcare professionals
- Flexible study – balance your learning with work through a supportive course structure
- Supportive community – collaborate with peers from a range of professional backgrounds
- Career progression – build your qualification to degree level and strengthen your opportunities across healthcare, leadership, and further study
Why Leeds for health? Employing over 196,000 health and science professionals, Leeds is the UK’s leading centre for healthcare and innovation. Find out why studying here is the right choice for you.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
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We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have a HND, Foundation degree or an equivalent award of 120 level 5 credit points in the cognate subjects of Health Care, Nursing (Acute and Community), Health and Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics or Radiography or an award in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for. Applicants who do not meet this academic requirement are advised to undertake the Professional Profile Development module in order to apply for recognition of prior (experiential) learning.
All students will normally have been working, in paid or unpaid employment, within health and/or community care for at least one year, as students need to be able to reflect on their experience and relate theory with practice.
- Your supporting statement forms part of the selection process and must include the following:
- Evidence of recent professional development/study
- Experience of working with different patient/client groups
- Demonstrate your understanding of current policies affecting the sector and potential implications for service delivery
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
GCSEs
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 6.0. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Applicants should either have a HND, Foundation degree or an equivalent award of 120 level 5 credit points in the cognate subjects of Health Care, Nursing (Acute and Community), Health and Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics or Radiography or an award in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for. Applicants who do not meet this academic requirement are advised to undertake the Professional Profile Development module in order to apply for recognition of prior (experiential) learning.
All students will normally have been working, in paid or unpaid employment, within health and/or community care for at least one year, as students need to be able to reflect on their experience and relate theory with practice.
- Your supporting statement forms part of the selection process and must include the following:
- Evidence of recent professional development/study
- Experience of working with different patient/client groups
- Demonstrate your understanding of current policies affecting the sector and potential implications for service delivery
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 6.0. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
This course will enable you to develop expertise within health and community care practice, and to respond appropriately to local, national and political factors. With a focus on your own work role and service setting, you will gain the ability to take personal responsibility, initiative and make effective decisions in an unpredictable environment.
What you'll learn
This module provides the opportunity for you to reflect on your past, current and future development using resources and tools provided through our Virtual Learning Environment. Notably, you'll consider your learning needs in the context of current health and social care policy and practice. Drawing on current literature on professional development, you'll also explore how the proposed study scheme is important for your personal and professional growth.
Gain a fundamental understanding of the legal system and the impact of legislation on healthcare provision. This module explores key ethical and legal theories, principles and concepts that underpin current practice. We'll critically examine the influence of personal and professional values on health and social care protocols. By engaging with diverse sources of evidence, you'll also learn to apply relevant ethical and legal principles to your own practice.
Develop autonomy in your professional and academic growth within an area of practice you’ve identified. During this module, we'll discuss and critique relevant research evidence related to your chosen topic. You'll then identify key insights and explore how these can be applied to practice. Upon completion, you'll be able to critically reflect on the learning process.
This module introduces you to the fundamentals of research. You'll be guided through the process as you explore specific methodologies and learn to select and justify your own research strategies. Upon completion, you'll be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in reflexive practice, critique research and present, justify and write your own research proposal. Your work will incorporate creativity and problem-solving skills throughout the process.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
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Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
By the time you graduate, you’ll have more than a healthcare degree. You’ll have the confidence, critical thinking skills, and professional insight to take the next step in your career.
Your enhanced qualification and expanded expertise will strengthen your professional profile and support your progression across healthcare practice, leadership, education, and service development. You may go on to roles such as:
- Health service manager
- Community development worker
- Health promotion specialist
Graduates have progressed into roles across public, private, and voluntary sector organisations, making a meaningful impact in diverse health and social care settings.
If you’re ready to keep learning, you can also take the next academic step with postgraduate study, including progression to our MSc Health & Community Care course.
Leeds Talent Hub
Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub connects you with career, training and volunteering opportunities in health and social care. It supports you to achieve your potential by providing a fully holistic and person-centred approach that’s tailored to your individual ambitions and circumstances.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
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