Health and Social Wellbeing Diploma of Higher Education

The health and social care fields are increasingly integrating, in a move towards delivering seamless and relevant health, wellbeing and social care services.This has resulted in new and innovative roles within the third sector, private and local authority provision. These roles require an understanding of the needs of those within the community, particularly those for example with long-term conditions, informal carers and the preventative role of public health initiatives.The programme:- is for those wishing to work in health and social care- is for those already working in the field who want theoretical knowledge to ensure their practice is contemporaneous and evidence-based- designed to ensure each graduate has a full CV, offering a breadth of skills to potential employers within the sector- includes work-based experience which you can tailor to your own area(s) of interest- offers a peer mentor schemeThe programme team work with local employers to ensure that the theory taught is relevant to current practice in the sectorDelivered by academics from a range of backgrounds, which means that you will be part of a diverse community of practiceEstablished peer mentor scheme, so you can obtain support from students already undertaking the programmeInnovative and flexible teaching methods are embedded throughout, including interactive lectures, tutorials, case studies, workshops, online activities and learning resources.Work based experience which you can tailor to your own area/s of interest in year two of the programmeOpportunities to take part in additional relevant events and volunteering within the wider University, giving you a full portfolio of experience on graduationYou can also choose to study this course with a foundation year Dip HE Health & Social Wellbeing (with foundation year) UCAS code: 207F