BSc (Hons) - Health and Social Care

Year one

• Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice
  Enhance your academic writing skills and foster reflective practice for effective communication and professional growth. Learn to craft well-structured arguments, reference accurately, and refine your critical thinking. Engage in reflective exercises to understand your academic strengths and areas for development.
• Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
  Examine the determinants of health, health promotion strategies, and the significance of preventive and person-centered care. Develop a holistic perspective to better address the diverse social and health needs of children, young people, families, and communities.
• Values and Principles of Health and Social Care
  Investigate concepts such as dignity, equity, and compassion. Reflect on the values and beliefs that shape your professional identity and navigate complex ethical dilemmas. Gain insights into relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, fostering an ethical and accountable approach.
• Personalisation in Health and Social Care
  Analyse approaches that empower individuals, promote autonomy, and respect unique needs and preferences. Learn to design and implement tailored care plans that enhance quality of life and promote positive outcomes. Engage with practical scenarios to develop the skills needed to provide a person-centered approach in various contexts.
• Development Through the Life Course
  Investigate human development across different life stages. Examine the interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that influence individuals' growth, behaviour, and well-being. Understand the challenges and opportunities of each life stage and develop a comprehensive perspective to provide age-appropriate support.
• Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice
  Examine the social and political influences that shape policy and practice. Analyse the impact of socioeconomic conditions and power structures on the development and implementation of policies. Engage in critical discussions surrounding equity and the role of advocacy in shaping inclusive policy and practice for children and young people’s health.

Year two

• Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum
  Using a biopsychosocial framework, consider mental healthcare from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery. Engage in discussions on contemporary issues, evidence-based interventions, and innovative approaches, equipping you to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.
• Psychology for Health and Social Care
  Study human behaviour, cognition, and emotions, and examine how they influence individual well-being and social interactions. Contend with psychological theories, research methods, and practical strategies that inform effective care and support across diverse populations.
• Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice
  Consider your own values and ethics and reflect upon their impact on your professional practice. Examine cultural sensitivity, social justice, and anti-discriminatory practice. Analyse the impact of social identities, cultural beliefs, and power dynamics, and develop the skills to promote equity, challenge inequality, and foster inclusivity.
• Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation
  Scrutinise the legal and ethical frameworks that guide professional practice, focusing on safeguarding individuals' rights, safety, and well-being. Learn to empower service users and balance the promotion of individual rights with the associated risk to society.
• Leadership and Change
  Step into the role of a leader and change agent. Explore the principles and theories of change management and effective leadership. Examine the skills required to inspire visionary practice, promote innovation, and enhance services. Engage in critical discussions and practical exercises to develop your ability to lead and inspire others.
• Researching and Evaluating Practice
  The aim of this module is to familiarise you with the challenges and opportunities of research in practice or community settings. It will explore evaluation, participatory and mixed method designs and consider effective ways to conduct research with specialist populations.

Year three

• Applied Critical Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice
  Advance your skills in retrieving, critically evaluating, and applying research evidence relevant to your practice. Review different research methodologies, analyse findings, and learn to integrate evidence into decision-making processes, empowering you to lead an evidence-informed service.
• Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care
  Building on your foundational knowledge, delve deeper into the principles and practices of effective collaborative working. Evaluate approaches to interdisciplinary teamwork, partnerships with service users, and interagency collaboration. Engage in practical scenarios to enhance your ability to foster integrated provision.
• Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding across the Lifespan
  Develop your understanding of contemporary practice, legislation, and policies related to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, from children to older adults. Assess risk factors and develop strategies for prevention, intervention, and protection, equipping you to play a crucial role in promoting the welfare and safety of those in your care.
• Managing Self and Others
  Discover strategies for self-reflection, emotional intelligence, time management, and resilience, enabling you to thrive in challenging and dynamic environments. Develop leadership skills to motivate and inspire others, foster teamwork, and drive positive change, empowering you to make a meaningful impact as a future leader in the field.
• Extended Professional Practice Report (Dissertation)
  To further develop you critical understanding and skills to undertake practitioner based enquiry. To enable you to become ‘critical consumers’ of others’ research and evaluation in the context of evidence based practice. For you to consolidate knowledge and understanding of investigative techniques and methods. By independent study, you are enabled to extend and develop a detailed exploration of a focused aspect of relevant practice.