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BA (Hons) Health & Social Wellbeing

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In the UK there is a wide range of professional roles in health and social care, with around three million people working in the sector. A career in this area gives you the chance to make a difference to individuals, families, and entire communities.

Our degree in health and social wellbeing provides you with an in-depth understanding of the wider influences on health and wellbeing, and their application in populations and healthcare environments.

We’ll explore how health and care systems have evolved over time, and the origins of public health, influenced by politics, the economy, society, ethics, and legal factors.

You’ll analyze inequalities in health and how they might be addressed. We’ll build your research skills year after year to develop your critical thinking and analysis ready for your Year 3 dissertation project and future career.

Our approach combines theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning to teach you how to promote health and well-being across different communities. Boost your employability and experience with placement opportunities during the course.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Health and Social Wellbeing Across the Life Course

Introduction to Professional and Academic Skills

Introduction to Research Skills

Social Policy for Health and Wellbeing

Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing

2 Year 2

Health, Place and Community

Housing, Health and Social Welfare

Inequalities in Health

Understanding Research

3 Year 3

Health and Wellbeing: Global Perspectives

Personal Career Development

Working and Collaborating in Multi-Agency Settings

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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