BA/BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management
BA/BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management is a challenging and rewarding career that will offer a variety of environments to work in, and the opportunity to gain an insight into health and social care leadership and management. This course explores the role of the health and social care manager within the context of contemporary research, legislation, policy and theory. This degree is excellent preparation for students seeking administrative, managerial type roles within health and social care industry. You’ll gain a fascinating perspective on the interactions between people, health and social care environments, and the organisations providing and regulating services.
The broad demands placed on the health and social care services ensure the need for skilled and talented individuals with the right qualifications. The areas of administration and management are permanently topical, with staff in these positions maintaining smooth provision of services and managing change in organisations.
The degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to analyse important public health and social care issues. The course is informed by current and expected changes in the UK healthcare sector, and given the UK’s ageing population, advances in healthcare technology, quality concerns and the rising cost of providing healthcare.
The BA/BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management offers graduate entry for the future managers and administrators of health and social care services, in both the statutory and voluntary sectors. It provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective employee of these ever-changing services.
The course aims to rise above the parts that make up health service; instead it looks at how health and social care work together as a whole. The course will also open the possibilities for a career working for large aid organisations locally and abroad. The relevant placements further boost your employability on graduation.
Some students progress onto postgraduate study in education, public health, social work, occupational therapy, nursing and research. The work placements experienced throughout the three years gives you an opportunity to explore those areas of health and social care within which you would like to develop your future career. Placements are in a wide range of settings including the NHS, social care, charitable, non-profit making and private organisations, public health, occupational health, local authorities and Government.
Course Length: 3 years / 4 years including Foundation year;
Start dates: January / May / September;
Career Opportunities
The course is concerned with policy and legislation relating to health and social care as well as the sociology of health, welfare and social care issues faced by vulnerable individuals and groups. It prepares graduates for a range of roles in the wider health and social care sectors, including the not-for-profit (voluntary), private sector and public sector.
You can further your career in professions such as:
- Health Service Administrator/Manager
- Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Manager
- Manager Of Learning Disability Services
- Primary Care Trust Business Development Manager
- Day Centre Manager
- Sure Start Programme Manager
- Health Visitor Manager
- Prison Service Manager
- Residential And Nursing Care Home Manager
- Advisor In Local Authorities
- Community Care Manager
- Policy Research Manager
- Policy Maker
- Community Development Worker
- Further Education Teacher
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Health Service Manager
- Medical Sales Representative
- Adult Nurse
- Counsellor
- Dietician
- Health And Safety Adviser
- Magazine Journalist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician Associate
- Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker
- Social Worker
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18 years old;
- Applicants are required to submit proof of prior certificated learning (e.g. Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate/Level 3 qualification) and/or relevant work experience;
- Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they could demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
- If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation year course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree.
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language.
- Applicants must bring their original certificates when coming for registration;