BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care

You will gain knowledge and understanding of the structure and principles of UK health and social care systems. You will develop awareness of key concepts relating to person-centred care, safeguarding, equality and diversity. You will also develop basic academic, digital and information literacy skills relevant to health and social care study.

You will develop the communication and interpersonal skills required for effective professional practice in health and social care settings. You will develop appropriate skills to analyse barriers to communication and propose strategies to overcome them. You will also reflect on your own interpersonal skills and professional behaviour.

You gain knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and lifespan development in relation to health, behaviour and mental wellbeing. You will apply theory to simple mental wellbeing, practice scenarios and demonstrate basic academic analysis skills.

You will develop practical, academic and professional skills required for success in higher education and employment. You will use reflective models to evaluate learning. You will learn how to work effectively in teams and create a personal development plan.

You will gain knowledge and understanding of policy drivers, legal frameworks and ethical decision-making in health and social care. You will learn how to analyse health and social care policy and legislation and evaluate ethical dilemmas. You also learn how to apply legal and ethical frameworks to health and social care scenarios.

You will gain knowledge and understanding of complexity in health and social care settings. You will evaluate health and social care support approaches, design person-centred strategies and justify care support decisions.

You will develop the ability to locate, evaluate and use evidence to inform practice and service improvement. You will gain knowledge and understanding of research methods and innovation in care. You will develop digital and data literacy skills.

You will develop knowledge and understanding of leadership, management and professional identity within health and social care settings. You will critically evaluate leadership approaches, team working, quality improvement and service development, while reflecting on your professional values, strengths and career aspirations. You will also analyse contemporary policy and practice issues and apply leadership and management principles to support effective and person-centred care.

You will explore contemporary issues shaping health and social care practice within the UK and global contexts. You will evaluate the impact of political, social and economic factors on service delivery and outcomes. Apply ethical and legal principles to complex practice scenarios and synthesise evidence to propose informed responses to current challenges in the health and social care sector.

You will apply health and social care theory, policy and professional values within practice contexts. You will also demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and professional behaviour in multidisciplinary environments. Furthermore, you will reflect on your own personal and professional development using evidence-based reflective models. Finally, you will evaluate organisational practices, service delivery and quality improvement approaches and demonstrate digital competency and adaptability within contemporary health and social care practice.

You will design and undertake an independent applied research project relevant to health and social care practice. You will develop a research question, conduct a literature review, select appropriate methodology and collect and analyse data ethically. You will also present and interpret research findings using appropriate academic conventions.

You will develop knowledge and understanding of population health, health promotion and the factors that influence health and wellbeing. You will critically evaluate public health policies, health inequalities and the social determinants of health, while applying evidence-based approaches to the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions that support improved health outcomes.

You will critically evaluate mental health policy and practice and analyse theoretical models of wellbeing and recovery. You will also apply evidence-based interventions to case scenarios and demonstrate ethical and person-centered practice.

You will develop operational management and leadership skills for care environments. You will critically analyse management challenges in care settings. You will also apply leadership theories to operational contexts in care settings and propose solutions to service management problems.