Applied Community and Social Care Studies

Course Overview

Want to make a difference? Our BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies course will provide you with a strong knowledge base and develop the key skills required for community and social care leadership roles.

Why study with us


• Excellent teaching and student support from the course team and University’s wider support services.



• Guided opportunities to access structured work experience via our own Central for Volunteering in Community Leadership (CVCL).



• You'll have the opportunity to hear about the experiences of service users, carers, patients and public members via our community engagement and service user support (Comensus) groups.



What you'll do


• Interactive, inclusive and engaging lectures/ seminars incorporating a blended learning approach both in class and online for flexibility of learning and study.



• Our strong links with employers and agencies enable you to link classroom learning to live experiences across a wide range of social care and community-based organisations.



• You’ll be encouraged to enrich your experience by engaging with the School’s research culture through attending guest speaker seminars and conferences.



Future careers

BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies graduates are well placed to work for a wide variety of employers in welfare settings: education, the police, probation and the national offender service, youth offending teams, housing management, substance misuse agencies and many more.

It's more important than ever to consider the cost of your education. At the University of Lancashire, you'll be well-equipped for the road ahead, whatever you study.

All first-year Clearing students are guaranteed a room in halls on campus for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus. Included in university-owned halls of residence are bills, WiFi, on-site laundry, kitchen appliances, bedding, 24/7 security and social spaces.

You will learn from leaders in their field at the University of Lancashire and their academic staff will use their expertise and real-world experience to teach courses, that range from Business to Law, Nursing or Sport, that will allow you to secure your dream job. The University of Lancashire focuses on employability, they have close links with leading employers across the North-west and build work experience into a wide range of courses to ensure you thrive in your chosen field.

If you're interested in applying to the University of Lancashire, call now to find out more information or click to visit their website where you can book on their Open Day on 16 August or a place on a campus tour!