We co-deliver our programme with ‘experts by experience’ those who have used social care services, or their parents and carers. This participatory approach is best practice in the health and social care sector, and as part of your degree, leads you to an authentic understanding of the issues, powerfully boosting your skills, vocational performance and career prospects.You will have the opportunity to progress on to a wide range of rewarding careers in areas such as family support, community mental health, care management services, alternative education provision, addiction services, domestic violence, housing, social prescribing, disability support and health education. Alternatively, you could progress to master’s level study in areas such as social work, counselling, teaching or psychology. The foundation year offers tailored support and inclusive teaching to build your academic confidence, especially if you're returning to study or come from a non-traditional background.

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- From level 3 you will explore how to develop essential academic and learning skills, and develop a sense of belonging through teamwork and collaboration. You will identify and practice essential learning and educational skills, enhancing your ability to succeed in higher education.-

- If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only-

– Gain essential, real-world work experience throughout your degree by going on placement one day per week, with opportunities in a huge variety of health and social care settings-

– Enhance your CV and professional development with further training and qualifications, including key areas for care workers such as mental health first aid, basic life support, infection prevention and control and autism awareness. - SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Pick a research topic to study in depth and choose from a wide range of optional modules, including themes such as substance misuse, mental wellbeing and criminology-

– Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)

Throughout the BSc Health and Social Care course, you will undertake a vocational placement one day per week within the health and social care sector. Our Hired team can help find the ideal placement for you.