BA (Hons) Social Care

The Bachelor in Social Care program at Liverpool Hope University aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with a diverse range of individuals and communities. This three-year course fosters a deep understanding of social inclusion and exclusion, health and wellbeing, and the roles of different services and sectors in providing support.Course Content: The curriculum provides a solid foundation in key social science disciplines and includes a preference for practice-based learning. The programme utilises perspectives from social policy, sociology, psychology, and law to understand and respond to the critical issues facing society. Practical modules will enable students to develop various skills necessary for social care practice, including communication, advocacy, and partnership working.Key Modules: These include 'Communication and Personal Development', 'Contemporary Issues in Social Care', 'Law and Ethics for Social Care and Professionals', 'Public Health and Wellbeing', and 'Research and Evidence for Practice'.Accreditations: Liverpool Hope University is ranked 1st in the North West region and within the top quartile in the UK for overall student satisfaction related to course study in Health Professions (NSS 2020 survey).Future Careers: The program will prepare students for a range of careers in social care and related fields, including health and social care, housing, community and alternative care settings, and advocacy and policy development roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.