BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

Our four-year Health and Social Care course will equip you with the values, skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a successful career in this important sector and make a difference in the daily lives of vulnerable people. 

The programme is delivered in excellent teaching facilities that provide a stimulating learning environment that will be both engaging and memorable. Led by our highly experienced and dedicated team, you will explore: 

• The principles of care 
• Professional values 
• Attitudes and behaviour 
• Ethical practice of care  
• Promoting physical and mental health 
• Emotional wellbeing 
• Safeguarding  
• Promoting diversity and inclusion.  
• By embracing each of these elements, you will become a knowledgeable, compassionate and person-centred care professional. 

This foundation year degree will also enable you to develop a range of key transferable employability skills, including written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team, research and data analysis skills, and the ability to provide support and guidance. 

Distinctive Features of the Programme:

• The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Foundation year will provide you with the opportunity to develop academic skills and knowledge. The foundation year is based upon building a variety of academic / research skills through the examination of key social issues, which have an impact upon the health and wellbeing of individuals. The second year is aimed at giving increased confidence, providing a strong academic pathway, which will prepare you for the health and social care workplace or further study in a related academic or professional area. The third year will include a placement module, which will allow you to spend time in practice. This is aimed at practical development, with generic competencies around health and social care combined with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the workplace, in terms of its function and structure.
• You will be required to keep a written reflective log throughout your placement; you will be supported by your tutor, who will help you to demonstrate the learning you have gained from the practical experience. Furthermore this module will be linked to an employability module, which will provide the opportunity to look at transferable skills and career planning, helping you to consider your personal and professional development throughout the programme.
• The final year of the degree will allow you to increase your knowledge in specific areas of health and social care and which might be of interest to you. The selection of modules which will be offered will include: Children and Families, Mental Health and Safeguarding. This is aimed at giving you an insight into areas which you may wish to specialise in and develop greater knowledge and understanding. There will be a module of study which examines the issue of vulnerability in relation to those who use health and social care services. The importance of compassionate person centred care will be considered throughout the programme.