BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science (Part-time) at Buckinghamshire New University

On this part-time course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the socio-cultural dimensions of health and illness, alongside an in-depth exploration of the policymaking process and strategies to shape the health and wellbeing agenda at local, national, and global levels. You will develop essential leadership skills and be empowered to critically analyse environmental, social, economic, and political factors, assessing their influence on health and healthcare systems, locally, nationally and globally. You’ll also have the valuable opportunity to volunteer in an organisation of your choice.

Faculty: Health and Social Care  |  Duration: Six Years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you're passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, the BSc Health and Social Science course at BNU offers the perfect foundation. With health and wellbeing at its core, this degree explores the key challenges facing societies and organisations today. Core modules include Wellbeing in Society, Sociology of Health, Making Sense of Society, Policy and Society, Media, Communication and Society, Social Justice, Employability and Professional Development, Contemporary Social Research, Ethical Issues in Social Science, Social Diversity: Race, Gender and Sexuality, Leisure, Culture and Space, Dissertation, Global Health, Work, Welfare and Policy.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities in the leisure, health and social care sectors. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course. Roles include Health assessment officer, Exercise coordinator, Lifestyle coach, Social policy positions, Working with people in recovery, Community engagement, Social prescriber.

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