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Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

At a glance

Degrees available
Course Study mode Start Date Duration
Health, Wellbeing and Social Care. UCAS Code: BL95 BSc/HWSC Full-time September 1 year top-up course
Health, Wellbeing and Social Care 3 Year Programme. UCAS Code: BL9M BSc/HWSocC Full-time September 3 years
Places available

Up to 100 new undergraduates per year
Employment prospects 96%

 of our 2009 graduates found employment, or went on to further study, within six months of graduating*

* These statistics are derived from annually published data by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), based on those UK domiciled graduates who are available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known
Tuition fees Tuition Fees Information (external link)

Course Details

Overview

Health and wellbeing is vital to the long-term prosperity of individuals and organisations. The BSc (Hons) in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care considers current practice and future directions for improving the health and wellbeing of the whole community. It identifies economic, social and environmental factors that influence our health, and emphasises the need for strategic initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through partnerships between health, social care and other public, private and voluntary sector organisations.

If you already hold a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health and Social Care or other appropriate qualification, the one-year version of this course gives you the opportunity to study for a full-time or part-time top-up degree. Full-time students can complete the degree in one academic year, and part-time students in two academic years.

A wide range of learning and teaching methods are used on this course including lectures, seminars, group tutorials, workshops, virtual learning environments and directed study.

Assessment methods include written assignments, poster presentations, PowerPoint presentations and a dissertation (i.e. an independent systematic enquiry undertaken into an aspect of the student’s professional practice).

Special Features

  • Courses designed for those who wish to work, or who are already working in the health, wellbeing and social care sector
  • Develop a critical understanding of the dynamic nature of the management and delivery of care work in the 21st century

Career Outcome

Previous graduates have found employment in a wide range of roles and settings including health promotion, health trainers, working with people with drug or alcohol addictions, Sure Start, working with sufferers of domestic violence, supporting people with mental health problems and voluntary organisations such as Barnardo's

Entrance Requirements

For full details please visit here: BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

How do I find out more?

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Full-time Study

All applications, including Foundation Degrees, must be submitted via UCAS's (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) online facility.

Your school or college will be able to advise you about making your application. Alternatively, full instructions can be found at: www.ucas.com

UCAS also provides a comprehensive guide called Applying Online which can be downloaded from the same web address.

If you are not currently at school or college, or have difficulty obtaining relevant literature, UCAS can be contacted directly: