Health and Social Science with Foundation Year
Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS Code: L52L | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS Code: L52L | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
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UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
About this course
This course includes an additional foundation year at the start of the course which helps prepare you for full time undergraduate study at BSc level. It is a 4 year course and available to you if you didn't quite meet the entry requirements or want longer to prepare for full time study. At the end of the foundation year you will begin to study the 3 year degree plan, and you will qualify with the same degree award at the end of the course.
On this course you will explore the theories, policies, processes and relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour relating to healthcare. You will also develop a range of research skills that enhance your employability, such as critical thinking and data interpretation. You’ll also have the opportunity to volunteer for work experience in a relevant organisation.
**Why study at BNU?**
Our teaching will help you to become more independent as a student and more certain of your expertise. As you learn you'll develop important skills that employers’ value, such as understanding and working in diverse social settings as well as critical thinking, report writing, presenting, and research methods.
In addition to the great new employability potential and the skills you gain from the course, there are other benefits to studying at BNU, such as our easily accessible campus within 35 minutes of London. We also offer you the big deal, this means all our societies, trips to institutions, extracurricular activities and more are free to you.
**What will I study?**
Our BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Science programme brings together the study of health with the study of wider society and its impact on health. Health and well-being are central to this course and you will examine national and international policies in these areas.
Problems and issues facing societies in relation to health and well-being will be examined throughout this course with a concentration on possible health policy solutions. There is a strong focus on employability throughout this programme and you will have the opportunity to volunteer for an organisation relevant to this degree, which will help enhance your CVs for future graduate level employment.
Your course will offer you an innovative and varied degree which enables a coherent journey through health and well-being alongside and in the context of social sciences. We will provide you with advanced knowledge and critical perspectives on a range of topics in Health and Social Science including a critical appreciation of leadership skills and activities in communities and organisations.
**Career prospects**
Our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities in the leisure, health and social sectors, such as:
• health assessment officer
• exercise coordinator
• lifestyle coach
• social policy positions
• working with people in recovery
Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course.
Modules
**Foundation Year**
**Core**
Human Behaviour
Research Matters
Human Science – Dissecting the details
Human Communication
Exploring Intersections
Knowledge Unleashed
**Year one**
**Core**
Wellbeing in Society
Sociology of Health
Making Sense of Society
Policy and Society
Media, Communication and Society
**Year two**
**Core Modules**
Employability and Professional Development
Contemporary Social Research
Ethical Issues in Social Science
**Optional Modules**
Social Diversity: Race, Gender and Sexuality
Work, Welfare and Policy
Human Rights and Global Development
**Year three**
**Core Modules**
Dissertation
Global Health
**Optional Modules**
Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Ageing through the Life Course
Body, Culture and Society
Leadership and Teamwork
Assessment methods
There are a wide range of assessments which are designed wherever possible to mirror real world problems and issues you may encounter while working in the professional world. The assessments are designed to be positive to your learning, providing feedback and ways to improve. There are a variety of practical, coursework based and exam-based assessment methods throughout the programme.
Assessments vary according to modules and are designed to test your understanding of the modules. Some of the ways you will be assessed include:
reports
exams
presentations
coursework
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
The Uni
High Wycombe Campus
School of Human and Social Sciences
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