About the course

On this children and young people's health and wellbeing degree, you will study a range of modules taught by a team of supportive lecturers with professional experience and academic specialisms. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities young people face, the contexts for these challenges and the support they require.

　　Your learning journey will provide you with opportunities to understand the core principles of social prescribing and the positive impact it can have on health and wellbeing outcomes, as part of a personalised care approach. It will also support you to understand the roles of key individuals, services and organisations in delivering a social prescribing pathway and the actions and processes required to support a successful referral to community provision.

　　In years one and two, you will get first-hand practice experience by undertaking placement opportunities where you can gain a RSPH Social Prescribing Award, that will help get you ready to go out into the world and make a difference in people’s lives.

　　Make links between real-world practice and academic learning by completing placements across the sector, reflecting on your learnings.

　　Explore social prescribing to support people of all ages with diverse needs, whilst providing an opportunity to support and empower change in the community.

　　Access excellent support and be taught by lecturers who get to know you as an individual and support your specific learning needs.

　　Know your own life experience is valued and that you can build on your experiences to develop your academic, professional and personal skills.

　　Be part of a vibrant and inclusive learning community of people who want to make a change in society and support young people's mental health and well-being. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£40,725

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Carlilse
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cumbria

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

　　A-levels: CCC-BBC 

　　T-levels: P (C+) - M All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T Level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

　　Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit –  15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit 

　　CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B

　　OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM 

　　Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers 

　　Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

　　GCSE / IGCSE / O level English / IGCSE English as a first language- Grade C

　　IELTS- 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component)

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Reading - 18, Listening -17, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Cumbria. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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