Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

About Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

This course offers a multidisciplinary approach combining health, wellbeing, and social care principles to prepare students for careers supporting individuals and communities.

Quick Facts
Duration
3 Years (Full-time)
Extended Options
4 Years with Foundation
Placement Option
Optional Placement Year Available
Course Overview

It covers physical and mental health, social care systems, public health promotion, and the impact of social factors on wellbeing. Students will explore policy, ethics, leadership, and practical skills required to deliver person-centred care in diverse settings. Through real-world projects and placements, learners develop the ability to improve health outcomes and promote social inclusion. This degree is ideal for those seeking roles in healthcare, social services, community development, or wellbeing advocacy.

Modules
Foundation Year
  • 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)
Careers

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
Social Care Worker
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
Community Support Practitioner
Care Manager
Public Health Officer
Mental Health Support Worker
Additional Information

Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including MSc in Public Health, MSc in Social Care Management, or related disciplines.

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