The course emphasizes the social experiences of health and care and the management of services and how this provision is influenced by society, the economy, and 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.
The BA (Hons) Health and Social Care degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of health and social care theory and practice, and help you to gain the skills necessary to improve the lives of those who rely on the health and social care system. Health and social care continue to be a growing sector and as people live longer and the ways people interact with services evolve new exciting opportunities exist to make a real difference in 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 are 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.
We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.
All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.
As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.
UCAS Code - L510
The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
Bangor University also recognizes Non-SELT Tests and Online Tests as mentioned below for direct entry to its degree programs.
Also, scores lower than the IELTS 6.0 equivalent in any of these non-SELT and Online tests.
Healthcare and Nursing
Bangor
Undergraduate
Full-time, 3 years
September
0.0
Home full-time: £9,000, International full-time: £17,500,
Liverpool, England
6.0
Undergraduate
12500
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7.0
Undergraduate
12796
London
6.0
Undergraduate
£14470