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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the management of health and social care services. Students will learn about the principles of healthcare management, including leadership, governance, and quality improvement. They will also develop their knowledge of social care policies and practices, as well as the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin these. The course will prepare students for a career in health and social care management, enabling them to lead and manage teams, organizations, and services effectively.

Additional Information

This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical experiences. Students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and projects, as well as participate in visits to healthcare and social care settings. The course is designed to be flexible, with options for part-time or distance learning available.

Discover the Leading Edge of Health and Social Care Education at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is a leading institution for health and social care education, with a strong focus on practical application and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students will benefit from the university's expertise in this field, as well as its commitment to innovative teaching methods and cutting-edge research. Additionally, Bath Spa University's location provides easy access to a range of healthcare and social care settings for practical learning and networking opportunities.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our Health and Social Care degree is designed to give you the opportunity to:

  • Foster an informed and critical attitude to policies and interventions used to improve the management of service development and client care within the health and social care sector.

  • Enhance knowledge of leadership and management skills and how these can be applied within a variety of sectors.

  • Be familiar with the methods used to collect and interpret data.

  • Help you become an informed, independent and reflective practitioner through the development and application of practical research skills.

  • Improve your ability to think logically, analyse problems and communicate effectively within the workplace.

  • Prepare for employment in a wide range of contexts either within or without the field of health and social care or for further study.

  • Enhance transferable skills that you can take forward into employment including problem-solving, decision-making, digital literacy and written, verbal and visual communication.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Principles and Practice in Health and Social Care

  • Critical thinking and reflective practice

  • Safeguarding – Prevention and early intervention in service design

  • Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care Provision

  • Working in partnership with users of Health and Social Care Services

  • Questioning Society

  • Epidemiology and Public Health

  • The Business Environment

2 Year 2
  • Managing Human Resources in Health and Social

  • Financial management in Health and Social Care

  • Organisational Management in Health and Social Care: Influences, Quality and Change

  • Social Science Research Methods

  • Work Experience in Health and Social Care Management

  • Health: Mind, Body, Society

  • Innovation Management

  • Operations and Project Management

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation in Sociology

  • Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care - CPD and Professional Practice

  • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Health and Social Care

  • Health and Social Care Work Based Service Improvement

  • Enterprise: Creating Your Business

  • Organisational Strategy

  • Community Engagement

  • Academic Skills for Health and Social Care Management

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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