Useful Information
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Mode
of Study: Full Time |
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UCAS
code: LL45 |
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Start
date: September |
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Awarding
body: University of Roehampton |
Our tuition fees for full-time
students starting this course are £6,000 per year (subject to
change).
How to pay for your course?
You can apply for tuition fee loans and maintenance loans to
help with accommodation and everyday living while studying with us. You would
need to apply via Student Finance England. The loan schemes mean you only start
to pay back your loan once you have completed your higher education course and
are in employment earning more than £25,000 per year.
Additional support for learners with
disabilities:
Students with declared learning difficulties, disabilities
and/or ongoing health conditions can also apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA). DSA is support that covers the study-related costs you have because of a
mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability, for example,
dyslexia. The type of support and how much you get will depend on your
individual needs and not your household income. For more information, please
visit the DSA website.
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Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Public Health and Social Care degree course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in the public health and social care sectors. This program is ideal for those entering this dynamic field or professionals seeking advancement. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of public health policymaking and acquire valuable workplace experience through observations and professional reflections. This academically challenging course is both stimulating and practical, providing contemporary knowledge related to careers in public health and social care.
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Course Highlights
The curriculum is structured across three years, with a focus on various key modules:
Year 1 (Level 4)
Developing Academic Literacy: Enhances academic skills essential for higher education through assignments such as annotated bibliographies and reflective essays.
Understanding Self and Principles of Communication: Builds personal and professional communication capabilities assessed through role plays and VLE discussions.
Sology of Health Care: Introduces theoretical concepts of health, social determinants, and policy interventions, culminating in written essays and reports.
Health Assets and Health Needs: Examines health inequalities and needs assessments with assessments including a poster presentation and written essay.
Risk Assessment in Health Care: Covers risk assessment and health safety legislation, assessed through case studies and written essays.
Introduction to Professional Practice: Prepares students for public health roles with assessments including a work portfolio and reflective analysis.
Year 2 (Level 5)
Safeguarding and Children’s Welfare: Focuses on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, assessed through examinations and case studies.
Health and the Environment: Explores environmental health issues, with assessments including case studies and evaluations of policies.
Social Care and Value Processes: Investigates care concepts and professional values, assessed through role plays and essays.
Ethical Issues and Decision Making: Addresses ethical principles in public health, with assessments including individual presentations
Research Methods and Methodology: Teaches social sciences research methodologies, culminating in a literature review.
Health Promotion: Equips students with skills for health promotion, assessed through group presentations and campaign evaluations.
Year 3 (Level 6)
Introduction to Epidemiology: Develops understanding of epidemiological theories and methodologies, assessed through case studies and exams.
Global Issues in Health: Examines globalization's impact on health in developing countries, with assessments including presentations and written reports.
Professional Evidence-Based Practice: Focuses on applying valid evidence to practice, assessed through analytical reports and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
Managing Services in Health Care: Provides insights into healthcare management processes, assessed through case studies.
Dissertation: Students conduct independent research relevant to public health or social care, utilizing appropriate methodologies.
Note: Modules are subject to approval.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Upon successful completion, students pursue initial careers in public health and social care, including roles such as:
Health promotion
Safeguarding
Mental health
Occupational health
Community health
Health educators/trainers
Managerial positions in private or local authority settings
The program also prepares graduates for further studies at the master's level in areas such as social work, adult/mental health nursing, epidemiology, or global health.
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Assessment
The programme employs diverse teaching and learning methods to engage students actively:
Methods include:
Formal lectures
Seminars
Group activities
Forums
Assessment Methods:
Formal essay writing
Coursework
Examinations
Case study analyses
Role play
Group and individual presentations
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Entry Requirements
To apply for this course, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Academic Qualifications:
A Level 3 qualification (e.g., BTEC L3 Extended Diploma, Access to HE, A Level) in relevant subject.
English and Mathematics Proficiency:
Level 2 English/Literacy and Level 2 Mathematics/Numeracy or above.
International Applicants:
Must meet the minimum English requirements, typically IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Mature Students:
Encouraged to apply even if they do not meet standard entry criteria, based on relevant work experience, passing an assessment (if required), and a successful interview.
Interview Requirement: All applicants must attend a curriculum interview (online or on-campus) prior to receiving an offer of admission.
The BA (Hons) Public Health and Social Care programme offers a thorough education and practical experience, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the health and social care sectors while advancing their careers.
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