Academic Journey
Duration: 3 years (Full-time) or 4 Years with Foundation
Optional Placement Year Available
Inside the Learning Segments
Foundation Year
Communication Skills
Data Skills
Research Methods
Professional Development
Year 1
Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
Human Growth and Development
Safeguarding and Protection in Care
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Academic and Professional Skills
Year 2
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Public Health and Wellbeing
Policy and Ethical Issues in Health and Social Care
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Health Promotion and Community Care
Year 3
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Quality and Performance in Care Settings
Integrated Care and Service Delivery
Undergraduate Major Project (research or applied project)
Discover Your Career Direction
This course prepares students for various professional roles by blending academic theory with practical experience. Final-year projects and placements help build skills applicable to diverse care settings. Graduates gain competencies in leadership, management, and policy application, making them well-equipped for the evolving health and social care sectors. University career services support job applications, interviews, and employer networking opportunities.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Health and Social Care Manager
Community Support Worker
Care Home Manager
Public Health Officer
Policy Advisor
Social Care Coordinator
Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including MSc programmes in Health and Social Care, Public Health, or related fields.
