Health and Wellbeing in Society BSc (Hons)

Health and Wellbeing in Society BSc (Hons)

This dynamic social science course enables students to understand and analyse contemporary developments in health and social care.

Previously Health Studies BA (Hons), this course has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the sector.

This degree course is an interprofessional and dynamic science course, providing an opportunity for students to understand and analyse contemporary developments in health and social care.

We’ve structured the course to enable students to tailor their learning to fit specific career interests, build their confidence and acquire specialist skills sought by employers.

You’ll study personal and academic development, the psychological and sociological theory of health and illness, health and welfare, health improvement and lifestyle, social research methods, health and disease in communities, and health promotion and public health. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from elective modules in year three including ageing and health, mental health and wellbeing, and social exclusion and health. In addition, your final year will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have learned by producing a health intervention report, where you will make recommendations on how to improve access to healthcare for all.

First Year

• Personal and Academic Development
• Psychological and Sociological Theory of Health and Illness
• Health and Welfare
• Health Improvement and Lifestyle
• Introduction to Social Research Methods

Second Year

• Applied Social Research Methods
• Health and Disease in Communities
• Psychological Aspects of Health and Illness
• Social Aspects of Health and Illness
• Debates and Dilemmas in Health and Social Care

Third Year

Core Modules

• Health and Wellbeing in Society Dissertation
• Health Promotion and Public Health

Elective Modules

• Social Exclusion and Health
• Gender, Health and Social Care
• Ageing and Health
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Health and Social Care Management

The course is also an excellent foundation for postgraduate study, including our Health and Community Development Studies MA.

Graduates go on to careers in social work, and health promotion with charitable organisations or local councils as well as progressing onto further study.

Graduate careers

Our graduates go on to work in a variety of areas including health promotion and education, public health, community development, and research.

More flexible ways to learn

We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.

Just one of the ways we do this is by using ‘DMU Replay’ – a technology providing all students with anytime access to audio and/or visual material of lectures. This means students can revise taught material in a way that suits them best, whether it's replaying a recording of a class or adapting written material shared in class using specialist software.