📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Deep understanding of health and social issues is achieved by combining classroom-based learning with extensive opportunities to engage with employers in the NHS local government and third sector At each level you can also choose from a range of elective courses from other disciplines that are complementary to the core health and social sector focus
YEAR 1 FUNDAMENTALS
You will be introduced to key concepts and theories in health studies social policy and leadership There are three core courses in 1
Society and Social Policy introduces you to the language of social science and fundamental theories
The focus of Contemporary Health Challenges is inequalities in health and why they exist
Communication Influence and Leadership establishes a foundational understanding of the nature of leadership and the communication skills associated with it
YEAR 2 POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION
Drawing on inputs from guest practitioners core courses in 2 begin to explore the relationship between policy and actual services on the ground
Integrating Health and Social Policy examines the potential for “joined up” solutions in areas that are shaped by various actors NHS local government and the third sector
Leadership and Teamworking establishes the core knowledge and skills to enable your development as an effective leader and team member in a wide range of sectors
Human Nature and Wellbeing explores some of the main perspectives and paradigms that have been influential in psychology
Research Methods for Social Science – through learning and applying social research techniques this course prepares you for real-world research in 3 and 4
YEAR 3 SPECIALISATION AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
This combines analytical insight with experiential learning
Health and Social Policy in a Contemporary Context instils theoretical and critical depth
Professional Leadership Skills is a scenario-based course that provides the building blocks of effective leadership
Practical experience is fundamental for developing graduate skills and in semester 2 you can do a whole-semester work placement within a University-approved organisation In addition senior managers from the NHS offer career mentoring
Previous placements include NHS Strategic Planning and Public Health Dumfries & Galloway Council Employability Service and DG Health & Wellbeing physical activity programme
YEAR 4 RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATION
In 4 you progress to the-long Honours Action Research Project With the freedom to pursue a topic you are passionate about you apply the knowledge you have gained to a real-world research situation within the NHS local government or a third sector organisation culminating in the dissemination of your insights to practitioners
Course details
YEAR 1
SOCIETY AND SOCIAL POLICY
CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CHALLENGES
COMMUNICATION INFLUENCE & LEADERSHIP
YEAR 2
HUMAN NATURE AND WELL BEING
RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
INTEGRATING HEALTH AND SOCIAL POLICY
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YEAR 3
HEALTH & SOCIAL POLICY IN A CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
LEADING COMPLEX POLICY CHANGE
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Plus one of the following in Semester 2
PLACEMENT
DISSERTATION 3
YEAR 4
HONOURS ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT I
HONOURS ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT II
