BA/BSc (Honours) Health and Social Care
The Open University old
Summary
Overview
In today’s fast-changing care sector, professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed. This degree provides a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, and the skills you need for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll also understand how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services; and gain the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice.
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Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits (equivalent to one year's full-time university study). Stage 1 provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed for more advanced study at Stages 2 and 3.
Everyone starts with a broad introduction to the experience of giving and receiving care in hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries; within the family and community; and in residential settings. Your next module(s) depend on your route through the degree: Health and wellbeing; Older adults; Mental health; Work with children, young people and families; or Healthcare and health science.
- An introduction to health and social care (K101)
Explore through real-life case studies how we give or receive health and social care services in residential and community settings, hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries.
- Perspectives in health and social care (K118)
This module covers three important areas which affect us all - health and wellbeing, mental health and ageing and later life. It also introduces some key concepts, theories and debates.
- An introduction to health and social care (K101)
Explore through real-life case studies how we give or receive health and social care services in residential and community settings, hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries.
- Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102)
This introductory module offers a fascinating insight into topics central to the lives of children and young people, exploring their emotional, physical, intellectual, social and cultural development.
- An introduction to health and social care (K101)
Explore through real-life case studies how we give or receive health and social care services in residential and community settings, hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries.
- Introducing health sciences: a case study approach (SDK125)
Explore scientific and social aspects of disease and disability through issues like water and health; pain; alcohol; cancer screening; lung disease; trauma; and visual impairment.
- Topics in health sciences (SK143)
Explore the two medical conditions that present a major global health problem; cardiovascular disease and cancer. You’ll consider risk factors, methods of detection, treatment and prevention worldwide.
You’ll need to choose a route through this degree according to your interests, professional needs and aspirations.
The exact modules you’ll study will depend on your route through the degree, but by the end of your studies you’ll have substantial knowledge of health and social care with specialist understanding of your chosen area, and a wide range of high-level study and employability skills. You’ll be able to evaluate your own and others’ roles in the context of policy developments; evaluate emerging strategic solutions; and recognise and value diversity and difference.
The modules quoted in this description are currently available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time.
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – reducing the number of modules you need to study. It’s not just study completed at a university that can be considered, you can transfer study from a wide range of professional qualifications as well. A full list of the qualifications and institutions we can consider for credit transfer can be found on our credit transfer website.
You should apply for credit transfer before you register, at least 4 weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where and when and you will need to provide original evidence of your previous study. We will compare this against the learning outcomes for your chosen qualification and inform you of any award.
For more details of when you will need to apply by and to download an application form, visit our Credit Transfer website.
Career path
Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline, particularly in business, finance, management consultancy and the public sector. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.
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