Bangor University
Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK Bangor (Wales), United Kingdom Visit web page

Health & Social Care

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Health & Social Care : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

Offers are tariff based, 96 - 112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:       

  • A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.
  • BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM
  • Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: accepted, pass required
  • Extended Project: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
  • T-Levels: case by case
  • Welsh Baccalaureate.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 96-112 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects

Speciality

IY0 (Law, Media, Psychology, and Social Sciences)

Additional information

Degree Overview

The course emphasises the social experiences of health and care and the management of services and how this provision is influenced by society, the economy, political and ethical factors. You’ll develop a detailed understanding of key contemporary issues shaping our health and our society and therefore the well-being of individuals and their communities. This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in playing a proactive role in improving the care given to vulnerable members of society. Health and social care continues to be a growing sector and as people live longer and the ways people interact with services evolves new exciting opportunities exist to make a real difference to people’s lives. In line with today’s fast-changing care sector, the emphasis during this course will be on the social experiences of health and care and the practical delivery and management of services. You’ll learn how the provision and delivery of these services is influenced by technology, society and the economy as well as by political and ethical factors across a variety of different health and social care systems giving you a global perspective. You’ll also develop the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice, preparing you for a fulfilling career in the sector, either in the UK or elsewhere.

Study Reasons

  • 100% Student Satisfaction (NSS 2021).
  • Leads to careers in areas such as health services management, research, health promotion and social and community work as well as an alternative route into healthcare professions such as Nursing.
  • Flexible degree structure offers a range of specialisms that enables you to tailor your degree to your needs and interests.
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