Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care programme has made an application for approval by CORU. The accreditation process is ongoing and may take up to 2 years. Social Care is defined by CORU as a profession focused on providing care, protection, support, and advocacy in a relationship-based manner, especially for those marginalised or with additional needs.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Placement Social Care Youth and Child Care Psychology Law Disability Studies Management Education Research Health Care Social Policy
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
