BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care

The Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) course at the University of Huddersfield aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse health and social care sector. It delves into areas such as healthcare policies, management, leadership, mental health, and social care. The course not only provides an insight into the health and social care sectors, but it also fosters skills such as critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving, which can be beneficial in various professional settings.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will get an opportunity to understand how health and social care services operate from both a policy and a practice perspective. They will also get an understanding of legal and ethical issues related to health and social care.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include: Introduction to Health and Social Care, Academic and Professional Skills for Health and Social Care, The Welfare State and Beyond, Health Promotion and Public Health, Health and Social Care Policy, Mental Health: Context and Practice, Research and the Professional, Leadership and Change in Health and Social Care, and Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (subject to revalidation) and it provides you with free student membership during your studies.Future Careers: The course can lead to a variety of career paths in health and social care sectors such as strategic development, management positions in healthcare, housing, social care, community development, policy-making, and public health. It also opens up opportunities for postgraduate study in a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.