Health and Social Care
Want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of a nation? Our full-time Health and Social Care degree in London is tailored for you.
Develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to work in a health and social care environment, in the UK or internationally.
As a student at ARU London, you’ll learn from lecturers who have significant industry experience. We’ve involved employers from the healthcare sector in the design of our course, exploring the skill sets that employers are most interested in and ensuring they’re embedded within your learning.
London, which offers world-class private and public healthcare, boasts more than 90 NHS hospitals and a host of private hospitals and social care organisations, offering you unrivalled opportunities in the sector. Today’s health and social care organisations are exciting, complex and varied – and successful practitioners need to be innovative and resilient. Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree will offer you opportunities to use real-life case studies that draw on prioritisation, negotiation and care planning skills.
Careers
In the UK, the healthcare sector currently employs over 4 million people. With 18% growth projected, graduates who can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relevant business concepts and first-hand experience in the sector will be in great demand.
You’ll graduate with a solid sectoral awareness and sound understanding of the interplay between health and social circumstances. This should help you take advantage of the many jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities that the sector has to offer.
We also offer an MBA in Health and Social Care so that you can further your knowledge as a postgraduate student, and enhance your career options in one of the regulated professions such as social work, nursing or physiotherapy.
Teaching and modules
You'll look at the need for health and social care and the public, private, and voluntary organisations available to meet those needs.
Develop your understanding of professional values, ethics and boundaries by exploring codes of practice relevant to health and social care settings. Become familiar with legislation and policies which promote effective health and safety practices, and gain knowledge on areas such as identification of potential hazards, risk assessment, infection control, protective personal equipment and waste management.
Explore the course of human development; different life stages and the range of factors that influence development. Learn about different forms of abuse and the contexts in which abuse may occur. Approach contemporary themes that provide stability, growth, success, and opposing reactions, in healthcare practice and policy. This includes exploring customer service management, modern facilities and financial challenges.
Compare different healthcare systems and their methodologies, identifying individuals, groups or regions that may be at risk of exclusion. After assessing a range of theoretical and practical approaches to leading change, with particular emphasis on people management issues, you’ll evaluate the different types of leaders and organisational change which are evident from case studies.
Using case studies, you’ll be able to categorise significant life events and explore their potential impact upon the individuals or groups affected, analysing different expressions of coping. During interprofessional workshops you'll consider the nature of health and focus on the political, social, and psychological issues, covering concepts of promoting health and wellbeing.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Health and Safety in Care Settings
- The Health and Social Care Environment
- Lifecycle Development
- Principles and Practice of Safeguarding
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Health Promotion
- Sustainability in Career Development
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
- Leadership and Change Management
- Undergraduate Major Project Health
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Research Skills 1
- Professional Communications
- Data Skills
- Personal Development in Professional Settings
- Research Skills 2
- Global Debates
- The Pitch Project
Facilities
As a student at ARU London you'll have access to:
- over 30 lecture theatres ranging in size from those that can accommodate up to 200 students in a theatre-style seating arrangement, to others that are perfect for highly interactive seminars
- two interconnected buildings with libraries containing core texts, wider reading materials, printers, and computer labs. There are also multiple study pods and booths for group work or personal study.
You’ll be supported by:
- our Employability Service, helping you develop skills, knowledge, and experience through a range of extra-curricular sessions and career-focused support
- experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors, offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
- a mobile app giving you 24/7 access to learning resources, the e-library, and your timetable.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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