BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top-Up

Practice Based Research (40 credits) 
This module aims to facilitate the student in consolidating knowledge gained in previous study and provides an opportunity for them to utilise this, along with new knowledge, to explore areas of health and social care that would benefit from development. This will be a literature-based project, and the student will work independently, supported by a supervisor, to devise strategies to address a specific issue in their area of practice. The student’s learning is extended to addressing health and social care issues related to practice. It will allow the student to demonstrate their ability to undertake a review of their literature and defend their methodology in undertaking a literature review. 

Safeguarding (20 credits) 
This module requires the student to critically appraise the issues, policies and underpinning theory relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Students will gain knowledge relating to collaborative working practices within the arena of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. 

Developing Leadership Skills (20 credits) 
The aim of the module is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership within health and social care services. Students will develop a range of leadership skills to meet current and future demands of complex health and social care organisations. 

Drugs, Health and Society (20 credits) 
This module will develop students understanding of the complex nature of substance use and misuse in society and of the effects of substance misuse on the individual, the community and society. The module will enable students to locate substance misuse within a Public Health and Primary Health Care framework and to apply social science principles to the subject area. 

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices (20 credits) 
To provide the student with an appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and skill to be able to critically evaluate the evidence base to facilitate individuals to change their behaviour and promote healthy lifestyle choices with both individuals and particular at-risk groups. This module also aims to engage with local community agencies within the Health Social and Voluntary Sector. 

Essays 

Presentation 

Project (dissertation) 

Reports  

Graduates often progress into roles such as 

• Care Managers  

• Public health officers 

• race relations officer 

• Mental Health services 

• Community development officer  

• Health promotion  

• Social prescriber  

• Develop your own business in the health and social care sector  

• Drug and alcohol services 

Many also choose to continue to postgraduate study in the areas such as

MSc Health & Social Care Research
MSc Digital Health
MA Social Work
MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)
MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) – Adult or Mental Health

Successful completion of Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care related subject

It offers an ideal progression from your HND or Foundation Degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in health or social care (or a related subject).