This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year.his course gives you the key transferable academic skills needed to pursue a career in the wellbeing, health, social and voluntary sectors.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will explore health from socio-cultural and global perspectives, as well as those from a political, environmental and social policy view. On this flexible programme, you can choose from a variety of optional modules in year two and three
Foundation Year
Ways of Learning about the Social World
Preparing for Success, Knowledge and Creativity
Preparing for Success, Self-development and Responsibility
Inquiry Based Learning
Year 1
Making Sense of Society: The Sociological Imagination
Policy in Context
Wellbeing in Society
Sociology of Health
Making Sense of Society: Understanding the Social World
Policy and Strategy
Media, Communication and Society
Contemporary Debates
Year 2
Qualitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
Race, Ethnicity and Migration
Ethical Issues in Health & Social Sciences
Gender and Sexuality in Society
Quantitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
Employability and Professional Development
Citizenship, Community and Welfare
Understanding the Work Environment
Year 3
Dissertation
Ageing Well Through the Life-Course
Leadership and Teamwork
Body, Culture and Society
Funding for Sport
Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Entry Requirements
Level 3 or equivalent qualifications are desirable. European and other International qualifications are accepted. Offers are not solely based on academic results: Your skills, achievements and life experience are also taken into consideration. If you do not have any previous qualifications please contact us and we will be happy to assist you with your application.
When you help a friend enroll on a degree course with our Refer a Friend scheme, you will receive a £500 referral fee per successfully enrolled referral.
