BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care University of Sunderland

Program Description

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree provides you with critical understanding of integrated welfare structures and processes, while equipping you with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and management in the sector. The course offers a multidisciplinary approach, grounded in social sciences, and is designed to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded qualification that covers key theories and topics relevant to health and social care. Through hands-on work placements, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience. Previous placements have included hospices, schools, care homes, mental health services, and more. With strong connections to local and national organisations in the sector, this professions-facing course encourages you to engage in extracurricular activities, volunteering opportunities, and attend lectures delivered by guest speakers. These experiences will all contribute to enhancing your CV, expanding your professional network, and preparing you for future employment.

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