Course Details
Course Name
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
North Wales
Course Subject
- Medicine & Health
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9000
Outside EU: 14300
Universities
Bangor University
Description
This course provides a multidisciplinary, social science based route to qualification in the health and social care fields. An alternative to clinical training, the emphasis during this course is on the social experiences of health and care, including the policy issues, the delivery and management of services, and the evaluation of evidence.
Some modules offered as part of the course, as well as certain subjects in joint honours combinations, are also available through the medium of Welsh. For details, see the Welsh prospectus.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- We aim to provide a friendly and informal learning environment.
- The degree structure is flexible enough to offer a range of specialisms and a breadth of choice.
- The degree is taught by experts in the subject who aim to be innovative and to meet real needs.
- The introductory year's work is designed to build your confidence, whatever your background.
- We use a variety of learning approaches, and, as well as the development of personal skills, we emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.
- You will have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad as part of the degree.
You will have, on average, 6 hours of lectures per week and up to 6 hours of group seminars. You will also complete reading, research, library searches, project work, and preparation for presentations. Some modules involve project and/or small group work. Your dissertation involves research in the area of your choice. We have good links with universities in Germany, Finland, Denmarl, Spain and Poland, and you may spend up to one semester abroad.
We use a variety of assessment methods, including coursework, examinations and the dissertation. Some modules are wholly assessed by coursework.
What will you study on this course?
Year 1
The core modules of the course provide an introduction to the key concepts, historical background and contemporary issues relating to health and social care, as well as an introduction to research skills.
Core modules:
- Health and Welfare Issues
- Doing Social Research
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Social Science Perspectives
- Understanding Society
Plus 20 credits from:
- Social Sciences or other Schools
Years 2 and 3
Core modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, comparative studies in health and welfare policy, and research methodologies. Other modules can be chosen from a variety offered by the School of Social Sciences. You will also work independently (with supervision) on an extended piece of written work to be submitted as a dissertation.
Year 2
At level 2 you will continue the study of core subjects related to your discipline, begin your dissertation study and select a limited number of options.
Compulsory modules:
- Personal Social Services
- Sociology of Health
- Methods of Social Research
- Dissertation Preparation
plus one optional module in Social Science
Year 3
You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of core subjects, select optional areas and complete your dissertation.
Compulsory modules:
- Global Health and Social Care
- Mental Health and Society
- Dissertation
The remaining credits taken in other Social Science modules.
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