Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Health and Social Care (Sandwich Year)

This course aims to help students become a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and skilled individual ready to support the delivery of health and social care within the NHS, local authority services, private health provision or third sector services. It provides the opportunity for the development of the knowledge and skills required of healthcare support workers, community health care workers, those with roles in health and social care, and offers a Continuing Professional Development opportunity. The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Students' work will be marked according to how well they achieve these learning outcomes and their final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.

On successful completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to be able to succeed in the health and social care sector. They will develop communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Through teaching and assessment, students will have developed a range of digital skills that are required for work and be able to demonstrate a range of competencies. Students will be prepared for roles in a variety of health and social care settings, such as working with those experiencing mental health issues or domestic violence, tackling environmental health issues or in public health teams. Students will also be prepared for postgraduate study in areas such as nursing, social work or postgraduate teacher training.