Foundation Year
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- Y006
- Duration:
- 1 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
This is social care and community
making a difference in people's lives
Make a difference in society with our Social Care and Community courses.
Blend the latest theoretical knowledge and practical experience to make a difference in people’s lives. You could explore a range of topics, including human rights, social justice, social policy, and much more.
Choose from the following disciplines:
- Working with Children, Young People and Families – if you’re keen to support communities and the development of the next generation
- Public Health and Community Wellbeing – if your passion is preventing disease and keeping our communities healthy
- Social Work – if you want to support society’s most vulnerable people to find solutions to their problems and change their lives for the better
On graduation, you’ll be ready for a rewarding career in the public or private sector, or to continue in education.
Courses in this subject
We have 6 courses in this area.
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- B930
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- B992
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
Social Work BA (Hons)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- L500
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- L590
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
Working with Children, Young People and Families (with placement year) BA (Hons)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- UCAS code:
- L591
- Duration:
- 4 years
- Attendance mode:
- Full-time
Where social care and community can take you
The social care sector is undergoing an unprecedented level of change as challenges such as an ageing population and new technologies change the way that services are accessed by people and how health and social care professionals deliver them.
Our Social Care and Community courses will equip you with the skills needed to thrive in this changing environment and offer you opportunities to pursue a range of roles, including:
- Community Care Support Worker
- Advice Worker
- Mentor
- Occupational Therapist
- Housing Support Officer
- Public Health Worker
- Roles in Local Authority or Civil Service
- Working with Drug and Alcohol Services
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