Health & Social Care with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

This health and social care course explores the core concepts of healthcare through theoretical and practical learning.<br/><br/>This course aims to help you become a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and skilled individual ready to support the delivery of health and social care within the NHS, local authority services, private health provision or third-sector services.<br/><br/>The foundation year of the course provides you with a solid foundation for building a career in health- and social-care-related disciplines.<br/><br/>The Health and Social Care BA (Hons) degree provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required of healthcare support workers, community healthcare workers, and those with roles in health and social care. The course also offers continuing professional development opportunities.<br/><br/>Upon graduation, you will be prepared for roles in a variety of health and social care settings, such as working with those experiencing mental health issues or domestic violence, tackling environmental health issues or in public health teams. You will also be prepared for postgraduate study in areas such as nursing, social work or postgraduate teacher training.<br/><br/>If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care.<br/><br/>For the most up-to-date information about course modules or sandwich years, please visit our website.