BA Public Health and Community Studies
About this course
BA in Social Policy and Health in Social Science, covering public health and community studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The sandwich course includes a UK or international work placement of at least 26 weeks. A final-year research project involves secondary research and critical analysis of a social problem or policy agenda.
Modules
- Communication Skills and Inclusive Practice
- Community and Change
- Contemporary Public Health
- Lifespan Development and Identity
- Social Divisions and Social Groups
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
- Lifestyle Trends, Health and Behaviour Change
- UK Work Placement
- International Study/Work Placements
- Leadership and Management in Public Health
- Promoting Healthy Communities
- Contemporary Welfare and Social Policy
- Research Project