Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

This degree takes a global perspective on current and emerging health and social care issues. You'll explore challenges around inequality, exploitation and oppression, evaluating current approaches and developing sustainable alternatives.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Public and Professional Healthcare  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Foundation: 4 Years; Part Time: 4 - 6 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of this three-year health and social care practice degree is to move away from traditional Health and Social Care courses, to prepare students to meet the changing demands of a global Health and Social Care sector. You will learn about new ways of working in Health and Social Care including the use of technology. Modules include Academic and Professional Skills, Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing, Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care, Global Inequality in Health and Social Care, Identity and Reflective Practice, Working with Others, Working with Diverse Communities, Global Health and Social Policy, Research in Health and Social Care, Therapeutic Approaches to Communication, Work-Related Learning in Health and Social Care, Advocating for and with Children and Young People.

Career pathways

The Health and Social Care Practice degree will prepare you for employment in the field of health and social care and working with diverse communities. These opportunities are in a wide range of voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.

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