This programme provides you with the opportunity to explore health, illness and the provision of care through the lens of the social sciences. We seek to understand patterns of disease and wellness locally, nationally and globally by drawing on current knowledge from a wide range of disciplines, including:
* geography
* sociology
* psychology
* ethics
* public health and nursing studies
You will also study other disciplines to help you examine how individuals, communities and cultures make sens...
This programme provides you with the opportunity to explore health, illness and the provision of care through the lens of the social sciences. We seek to understand patterns of disease and wellness locally, nationally and globally by drawing on current knowledge from a wide range of disciplines, including: <br/><br/><br/>* geography <br/><br/><br/>* sociology <br/><br/><br/>* psychology <br/><br/><br/>* ethics <br/><br/><br/>* public health and nursing studies <br/><br/><br/>You will also study other disciplines to help you examine how individuals, communities and cultures make sense of health experiences including: <br/><br/><br/>* marketing <br/><br/><br/>* counselling <br/><br/><br/>* health promotion <br/><br/><br/>* cultural studies <br/><br/><br/>The third strand of the programme examines health and social care provision. <br/><br/>We also provide training in professional skills such as active listening and leadership development. <br/><br/>We welcome anyone with an interest in health, wellbeing and society.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2D50
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. A levelA,B,B ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |