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This degree explores how health and social care systems are developed, delivered and managed in a rapidly changing global context. You will gain a strong understanding of policy, theory and the key challenges shaping the sector.

You will develop practical and analytical skills relevant to the workplace, including:

• Understanding policy development, funding and service delivery
• Analysing social issues such as inequality, welfare and public health
• Building research and policy analysis skills

With the opportunity to gain experience through a work placement, you will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for roles across health, social care and related sectors, or progression to further study.

Work Placement Information
A work placement year is an optional part of your degree and is normally completed during your studies, before your final year. If you are interested in undertaking a placement, you should discuss this with your Course Director once you start your degree programme. Please note that you will need to apply for a visa extension and pay an additional placement year tuition fee. Details of placement year fees can be found on the page.

*Subject to UKVI Approval
All information given, and Offers in Principle issued, are subject to obtaining approval from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). If UKVI approval is not received in time for the advertised intake, you will be notified within a reasonable timeframe, and your place will automatically be deferred to the next available intake. If you do not wish to defer to the next intake, you will have the option to request a refund of any fees paid.