Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care offers flexibility, broad themes and a strong focus on employability, to provide an ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers.

You will explore health and social care in a wide range of national and international contexts, covering themes such as social policy, public health, epidemiology, psychology, human biology and physiology, law and ethics relating to health, equality, and social justice.

You will gain a clear understanding of the structures and policies underpinning health and social care in the UK and develop excellent communication, research and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers.

Why Health and Social Care at Swansea?

Based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.

Modules

We've enhanced our modules to deliver an engaging learning experience, designed to help you develop the skills employers are looking for. Discover what's on offer and feel inspired by the modules you can study.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Entry requirements are your guide, not your barrier, and our offers will be tailored to you and what we think you can accomplish.

We know that things can change as you go through this journey. You can talk to us about your offer at any stage and we will make sure that it's achievable for you.

Your Health and Social Care experience

Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree has been developed to reflect the vision for the future of the Health and Social Care sector in Wales (Welsh Government 2024), with a strong focus on:

  • Collaborative, participative, and user-led service delivery
  • Multi-disciplinary working and sharing of best practice
  • Removing barriers to support health and well-being in a holistic approach
  • Valuing diversity and promoting equality
  • Using evidence to support practice
  • Transparency in decision-making

We are committed to building a skilled and flexible graduate workforce that centres the needs of users, and our teaching will equip you with the skills, experience and confidence to address the complex challenges of the sector.  

Throughout your studies you will undertake professional development and have the option to complete a work placement alongside your academic work.

Careers and Employability

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care will be equipped with the skills, experience and confidence to start a career in a wide range of roles, including:

  • Community roles e.g. youth worker, parenting support worker or family liaison officer
  • Working with vulnerable people such as homeless people or those with addictions
  • Third sector organisation roles e.g. fundraising or project officer
  • Civil Service or National Government
  • Public Service including criminal justice, housing and social services
  • Private Sector e.g. Finance Services
  • Public Health
  • Academic, Health and Social Care Research

Many students will also progress on to postgraduate study for specialist roles including Nursing, Social Work, Physician Associate Studies, Childhood Studies, or PGCE.

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