Health and Social Care

Whether experienced in the health and social care sector or not, this popular Honours Degree will develop your skills and knowledge of social care through a blend of work-based learning and classroom teaching. This Degree provides you with a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, as well as the skills you need for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You will learn how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services and gain the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice. Students will have an opportunity to develop their professional practice skills in two settings – one adult setting and a setting for children Career Progression This course opens up a variety of graduate career paths in the health and social care sectors, and gives you the potential to work in a managerial or supervisory capacity. You could become a Registered Manager in a children’s or adult setting, a Family Support Worker, Residential Care Worker in children and adult services, Youth Worker, Learning Support Worker or Assistant Social Worker. Post-graduate qualifications such as a PGCE or social work are also a possibility.