BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Management with Foundation Year

Explores the professional roles and responsibilities within the health and social care sector, including ethical considerations, professional standards, and the importance of continuous professional development.

Develops essential study skills required for academic success, including research techniques, academic writing, and critical thinking.

Focuses on enhancing communication skills for professional settings, including written and oral communication, presentation techniques, and interpersonal skills.

Explores the fundamentals of digital marketing and social media, including strategies for online engagement, content creation, and digital advertising.

An introduction to basic statistical concepts and ICT skills necessary for analyzing data and using software tools relevant to business contexts.

Develops critical thinking skills and reflective practice in health and social care management, including problem-solving, decision making, and self-assessment of professional practice.

Examines safeguarding practices in health and social care settings, including risk assessment, safeguarding policies, and procedures for protecting vulnerable individuals.

Focuses on developing professional skills and competencies for working in health and social care settings, including communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.

Explores the role of service users in health and social care provision, including user involvement, empowerment, and advocacy in service design and delivery.

Examines social issues and challenges in health and social care management, including inequality, diversity, and social justice in service provision.

Introduces students to epidemiological concepts and public health principles, including disease prevention, health promotion, and population health management.

Explores the external factors that influence business operations, including economic, social, and legal aspects.

Introduces financial management principles and practices in health and social care organizations, including budgeting, financial analysis, and resource allocation.

Examines organizational management theories and practices in health and social care settings, including change management, quality assurance, and performance improvement.

Introduces research methods used in social science research, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Provides students with practical work experience in health and social care settings, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.

Explores the relationship between health, society, and innovation, including the impact of social factors on health outcomes and the role of innovation in health care delivery.

Examines the principles and practices of innovation management in health and social care settings, including innovation processes, strategies, and implementation.

Focuses on operations and project management principles in health and social care organizations, including project planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Focuses on developing leadership and management skills in health and social care settings, including strategic planning, change management, and professional development.

Examines current issues and debates in health and social care management, including policy challenges, ethical dilemmas, and emerging trends in service provision.

Focuses on service improvement projects in health and social care settings, including identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies for change, and evaluating outcomes.

Explores the principles of entrepreneurship and business creation, including business planning, marketing strategies, and financial management.

Examines strategic management principles and practices in health and social care organizations, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Focuses on engaging with communities in health and social care settings, including community needs assessment, partnership building, and community-based service delivery.

Develops academic skills required for success in health and social care management, including critical thinking, academic writing, and research techniques.