BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care – 4 Years
Awarded by University of Staffordshire
KEY COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title:
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
Awarding Body:
University of Staffordshire
Location:
London Campus - Edmonton Green | Birmingham - Digbeth | Bradford | Leicester
Duration:
4 Years Full-time (with a foundation year)
- 4 Years / Onsite
- Intake: Jan, May, Sept
Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree with University of Staffordshire provides students with the essential knowledge, understanding, skills and values required to work, research and progress within the health and social care sector. It offers a broad range of educational experiences that prepare graduates to operate effectively in diverse, evolving healthcare and social care environments across the UK and internationally.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have either two years of relevant work experience or a Level 3 Diploma (minimum 60 credits) in a Health and Social Care related subject (or overseas Equivalent Qualification).
Progression Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to work across a range of allied health and social care roles including Healthcare Support Worker, Allied Health Professional Assistant, Social Care Manager, Community Support Coordinator, Rehabilitation Support Worker, and Mental Health Support Worker. Academic progression routes include postgraduate study in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health, and Social Work.
Level 3 Modules
- Introduction to Health and Social Science
- Communication and Employability Skills for Personal and Professional Development (and Work Experience)
- Developing Academic and Research Skills for Higher Education
- Introduction to Health and Social Care Sciences (A&P)
- An Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy and Practice
- Health, Choice, and Lifespan
Placement Hours – 50 for whole year
Level 4 Modules
- An Introduction to Academic Study and Employability Skills for Health and Social Care (IAES)
- Context of Health and Social Care
- Human Growth and Development Through Bio-Psycho-Social Lens
- Introduction to safeguarding Children and Adults.
- Communication Skills in Health and Social Care
- Professional Issues in Health and Social Care (With Work Experience).
Placement Hours – 70 for whole year
Level 5 Modules
- Employability Graduate
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Perspectives.
- Research skills for Health and Social Care
- Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion
- Understanding Health and Social Care Organisations
- Dementia Awareness
Placement Hours – 70 for whole year
Level 6 Modules
- Leadership And Management In Health And Social Care
- Extended HSC Project
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
- Youth Crime and Criminal Justice
- Human Factors and Safe Practice in HSC
Placement Hours – 70 for whole year
Fees
L3 | L4 | L5 | L6 — £9,790 P/A
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