BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science

Course Overview

Do you want to study the changing world and the social and cultural influences on health, wellbeing and society?

On this course you will learn how to deconstruct issues and challenges in society related to diversity, health and gender. It also examines the ways in which globalisation is affecting the community and understandings of health, wellbeing and ageing.

This course gives you the key transferable academic skills needed to pursue a career in the wellbeing, health, social and voluntary sectors.

What will this course cover?

The course uses a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate the social world from a social science perspective, joining the areas of health, wellbeing, sport and social science together.

You will explore health from socio-cultural and global perspectives, as well as those from a political, environmental and social policy view.

What are my career prospects

When you finish this degree you’ll be able to pursue a range of careers in the leisure, health and social sectors. This might be in public service, non-government organisations or charities.

You’ll be well qualified for positions such as health assessment officers, exercise coordinators and lifestyle coaches. Social policy positions will also be within your grasp, or you may choose to work in the voluntary sector working with people in recovery.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to further your studies at postgraduate level.

How will you help me prepare for my future?

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. Our modules and teaching expertise will help you become more independent as a learner and more certain of your discipline expertise.