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BA Health and Social Care

Manchester Metropolitan University

Institution
Manchester Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
HSC1
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 26, UCAS 104

Entry requirements

A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

About this course

BA (Hons) in Social Sciences. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes work placements with external organisations and a final-year dissertation or work-based project allowing specialisation in a chosen area. Guest lectures are delivered by practitioners and people who use health and social care services.

Modules

  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
  • Health and Social Care across the Lifespan
  • Risk and Safeguarding: Policy for Practice
  • What is Informed Practice?
  • Developing Personal, Professional and Communication Skills
  • Societal Issues and Perspectives
  • Research Methodologies
  • Work Integrated Learning
  • Place, Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Leadership and Innovation in Health and Social Care
  • Working With Others: Strength-Based Approaches
  • Dissertation/Work-Based Project