Health and Social Care

The course emphasises the social experiences of health and care and the management of services and how this provision is influenced by society, the economy, political and ethical factors. you’ll develop a detailed understanding of key contemporary issues shaping our health and our society and therefore the well-being of individuals and their communities. this course is perfect for anyone with an interest in playing a proactive role in improving the care given to vulnerable members of society.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year. the placement year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year. the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. the minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. you would normally start sometime in the period june to september of your second year and finish between june and september the following year. placements can be uk-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements. you will be expected to find and arrange a suitable placement to complement your degree and will be fully supported throughout by a dedicated member of staff at your academic school and the university’s skills and employability services. you will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. if you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Health and social care is a very diverse field that will open up many opportunities for your future. many ba (hons) health and social care graduates now work in the nhs, different charities such as mind, social care organisations and other public, private and voluntary sector agencies. recent graduates have been able to find work in local councils, as housing officers, working with vulnerable families or with refugees. others work in charities, helping those with mental health issues or addictions. this course will also help you start or progress to a career in professions such as nursing, social work or occupational therapy. for those who want to continue their academic studies, some graduates also choose to pursue taught masters courses, or research degrees.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Bangor University has partnerships with the following companies: