Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available HEALTH STUDIES (Complete University Guide 2022) IN THE UK 6 TH

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Our flexible degree in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers. You will explore health and social care in national and international contexts, covering themes including social policy, public health, psychology, human biology and physiology, law and ethics, equality, and social justice while developing excellent communication, research and analytical skills.

You will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines. Alongside your academic work, you will take modules in professional development and have the option to complete a work placement as part of your degree. This is part of our collaborative approach to health and social care, aimed at improving integration between the sectors and preparing you for a career working across traditional organisational and professional boundaries.

TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Academic and Professional Development • Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in Society • Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology • Individuals and Society • Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care • Poverty and Plenty Year 2 • Evaluating Research Evidence in Health and Social Care • Health Law and Practice • Reflective Practice and Working with People • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Year 3 • Counselling and Supporting People • Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World • Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care • Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care • Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing

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Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

BSc Single Honours ▲ Health and Social Care

FUTURE CAREERS: • Health Care Management • Health Promotion and Public Health • Private Health and Social Care Organisations • Social Work • The Civil Service • The NHS ▲ 3 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

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