BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care program equips individuals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in both health and social care policy and practice. It emphasizes collaborative service models, continuous professional development, and real-world readiness through practical assessments and work-based learning. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in public, private, and voluntary health and social care settings.
Program Outline
BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care program aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to confidently pursue a career in this expansive field. The program focuses on the development of expertise in both health and social care policy and practice. Additionally, students gain insight into the workings of key bodies like GPs, hospitals, and social work departments, fostering an appreciation for collaborative methods and their impact on service delivery. The curriculum emphasizes continuous professional development, urging graduates to remain current on best practices within the evolving landscape of their professions.
Objectives:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Knowledge: Equip graduates with an in-depth comprehension of health and social care disciplines and the dynamic policy frameworks governing them.
- Integration Expertise: Enhance students' insight into how healthcare and social care providers effectively partner, fostering synergistic service models for diverse public clientele.
- Professional Development Champions: Inspire a commitment to ongoing learning through professional development pathways, ensuring graduates stay abreast of advancements and maintain the highest competencies.
Program Description:
- Designed for professionals passionate about joining the health and social care workforce across public, private, and voluntary settings.
- Offers a thorough understanding of health and social care policies alongside real-world practicalities of joined-up care services.
- Features flexible part-time delivery modalities for various learning preferences and schedules.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Health and social care policy frameworks and their real-world application.
- Collaborative service models involving GPs, hospitals, and social work departments.
- Best practices and current developments in health and social care delivery.
- Continuous professional development strategies for maintaining updated competencies.
Structure:
- Year 3 comprises five modules, featuring a work-based learning module focusing on professional development, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Year 4 includes four core modules, one optional module, and a dissertation on a specific health and social care topic.
- Flexible part-time options accessible to accommodate varied learner needs.
Modules:
Year 3
- Professional Communication & Interpersonal Relations
- Social Research Methods and Dissertation Proposal
- Policy Frameworks in Integrated Health & Social Care
- Understanding Organisational Behaviour in the Public Sector
- Work-Based Learning
Year 4
- The Economics of Health & Social Care
- User Perspectives on Integrated Care
- Law, Professional Roles and Ethics in Health & Social Care
- Leadership & Change Management in Health & Social Care
- Dissertation (40 Credits)
Optional
- Language learning:
Course Schedule:
The program delivers learning through various scheduling formats to promote a balanced learning environment:
- Scheduled learning: 27% (lectures, seminars, labs)
- Independent study: 63% (self-directed research, reading, activities)
- Placement (Year 3 Work-Based Module): 10% (professional immersion)
Assessment:
Methods:
The program utilizes a range of assessment strategies to comprehensively evaluate student understanding:
- Practical assessments
- Coursework assignments
- Written exams
- Literature reviews
- Research projects
Criteria:
Assessments within the BA (Hons) Integrated Health & Social Care program emphasize evaluating a variety of competencies:
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of health & social care delivery.
- Critical thinking and analysis of healthcare policies, research information, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Problem-solving skills and their application to complex client needs and service improvements.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities in collaborative approaches to healthcare delivery.
- Research competencies, independent inquiry, and critical evaluation of evidence.
- Leadership skills and capability for managing change in diverse health and social care settings.
- Professional attributes including legal, ethical, and value-based conduct necessary for ethical patient-centered practice.
Teaching:
Methodology:
- A combined approach encompassing lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory activities, group projects, case studies, and role-playing scenarios.
- Emphasis on interactive and practical delivery to equip students with real-world readiness.
- A strong presence of digital and web-based resources for flexible and blended learning experiences.
Faculty:
- Experienced instructors renowned for expertise in various areas of health and social care, actively engaged in scholarly advancement and professional practice.
- A passionate faculty dedicated to mentoring, supporting, and guiding students towards independent learning and personal progress.
- Visiting renowned researchers, professionals, and practitioners from diversified sectors of health and social care further enrich the learning experience.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Health Promotion Practitioners
- Public Health Workers
- Community Development Roles
- Child & Family Support Professionals
- Healthcare Administration Officials
- Charity Operations Management
- Mental Health Services Workers
- Advocacy Agencies
Opportunities:
- Public organizations such as hospitals, local authorities, social work facilities, or NGOs.
- Private enterprise settings including healthcare & social care clinics, private hospitals, and wellbeing businesses.
- Voluntary/charitable organizations committed to community programs, social justice, and client support initiatives.
- Public engagement and social innovation projects dedicated to health & social care improvements.
Other:
Awards & Recognition
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Graded by Pearson-Edexcel
Future Prospects
- Graduates may pursue MSc options, particularly Health Studies MSc.
- Opportunities for doctoral-level study and further academic research potential within health & social care fields.
