BSc (Hons) Professional Studies (Health and Community)

Year 1

Core modules

• Global and Contemporary Issues (WEYM3003)

  This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the global society with perspectives relating to people, culture, and all social aspects of life as they become more integrated in both time and space with increasing connectivity. This module will support students to gain a critical awareness of working in a ‘global context’ and to have a clear understanding of a globalised world and its impact within the health and community sector

• Leadership and Management (WEYM3004)

  This module provides students with the skills to effectively lead in dynamic and inter-professional organisations. Students will develop personally and professionally ensuring they have the tools they need to support future development and empower them to achieve their potential for career progression. The module helps students address the key areas of practice concerned with leading and managing teams and individuals

• Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion (WEYM3005)

  This module explores the links between poverty, inequality, social exclusion and health and wellbeing. It provides a critical, theoretically grounded analysis of current strategies to reduce poverty and social exclusion and interventions to address health inequalities. This module examines the challenges of health inequalities and the impact these have on special populations and target groups

Year 2

Core modules

• Dissertation (WEYM3001)

  This module is a significant component of the programme and encourages students to pursue, under supervision, individual autonomous research based around the health and community sector. Students will engage with research methodology, developing skills in data collection and analysis and acquiring an extensive understanding of the chosen topic from an ethical standpoint to demonstrate key academic and professional skills.

• Research Skills and Reflective Practice (WEYM3002)

  The module supports the development of appropriate research skills and knowledge. There is the opportunity to develop the ability to analyse and critique research literature and to consider its application to practice. This module will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge gained throughout their programme of study within their chosen work setting, in order to enhance their career prospects.