Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

You will study key areas including health inequalities, safeguarding legislation, mental health, inclusive service design and the strategic responsibilities of care professionals. Modules cover child and adult protection, trauma-informed approaches and multi-agency working, helping you to understand the systems that support safe, effective care. Learning is interactive and applied: alongside lectures and seminars, you will take part in workshops, placements, enquiry-based projects and community engagement.

Department: Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study key areas including health inequalities, safeguarding legislation, mental health, inclusive service design and the strategic responsibilities of care professionals. Modules cover child and adult protection, trauma-informed approaches and multi-agency working, helping you to understand the systems that support safe, effective care. Modules – Year 2: Becoming A Social Researcher, Social Justice, Policy and Safeguarding, Work Related Learning and Reflective Practice, Global Health Perspectives, Social Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Social Prescribing.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a strong understanding of safeguarding and leadership in health and social care, ready to pursue roles in frontline services, education, community work or policy. Birmingham Newman graduates are recognised for their ethical leadership, critical thinking and commitment to social justice.

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