Academic Journey
Duration: 3 Years (Full-time) or 4 Years with Foundation
Optional Placement Year Available
Inside the Learning Segments
Foundation Year (optional)
Communication Skills
Data Skills
Research Methods
Professional Development
Year 1
Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
Introduction to Social Care Practice
Human Development and Behaviour
Public Health and Society
Academic and Professional Skills
Year 2
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Health Promotion and Community Engagement
Policy, Ethics, and Safeguarding in Care
Leadership and Management in Social Care
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Year 3
Contemporary Issues in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Integrated Care and Collaborative Practice
Quality Improvement in Health and Social Care
Undergraduate Major Project (applied research or case study)
Discover Your Career Direction
This course prepares students to work across health, wellbeing, and social care sectors by combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Final-year projects and placements provide opportunities to apply learning in real settings, developing professional skills valued by employers. Career support includes workshops, internships, and networking events to enhance employability.
Career routes
Graduates often pursue roles such as:
Social Care Worker
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
Community Support Practitioner
Care Manager
Public Health Officer
Mental Health Support Worker
Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including MSc in Public Health, MSc in Social Care Management, or related disciplines.
