BA (Hons) Social Care and Health Studies

Module: 4HW008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In the academic and health community there is increasing discussion about variations in the risk of disease and differences in the health experience of individuals with diverse backgrounds. In the last three decades or more, differences in health outcomes and experience by different groups have received more and more attention. This module looks at how health is affected by various social and cultural factors and what is being done to address these challenges so that the health and well being of all groups in society can be improved.

Module: 4SH001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Health is considered as a positive and diverse value. The module aims to provide a broad foundation in Health Studies subjects through examining the various influences on health, both in the community and at the individual level. Students will be encouraged to discuss ways in which health can be understood and promoted with reference to recent theory and evidence.

Module: 4SC012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In this module you will be introduced to the idea of research and necessary knowledge and skills required in becoming a researcher. You will learn about research process and an introduction to the different type of research approaches and methods. You will have the opportunity to explore contemporary social care issues to test your research skills. This module will enable you to exercise employable skills by identifying an area of interest that will contribute to setting the foundations to you developing research skills and prepare for future studies.

Module: 4SC009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is for students to gain an understanding of the funding, organisation and delivery of social care services in contemporary Britain. Students will need to show an understanding of the state, market and family and their respective roles within the mixed economy of welfare, as well as the purchaser/provider split and its implications for the funding and delivery of social care services. Students will be introduced to key policies and legislation and there will be a focus on core academic skills such as source selection, referencing, paraphrasing and academic writing, with students required to demonstrate their proficiency in each of these areas in order to progress from the module.

Module: 4HL002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

& nbsp; This module will& nbsp;focus on the enhancement of both volunteering and employability skills. Successful completion of the module will lead to the & #39;Silver& #39; Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award Personal and professional benefits from this module;- & middot; Develop a better understanding of the voluntary sector and community organisations & middot; Understand skills which employers value -Develop personal communication and presentation skills -Identify and articulate relevant employability skills & middot; Introduction to useful contacts for the future & middot; Engage in active personal development & nbsp;

Module: 4SC010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In this module we will introduce you to a number of key ideas that you will build on throughout your studies. The module aims to prepare you for ethical practice through an exploration of personal and professional values. You will study how ethical principles, values and ideology relate to, create, maintain and are challenged by disadvantaged groups.

Module: 5SC012

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will examine the purpose and uses of research while exploring contemporary issues and debates in the way research is conducted. The module will outline methodological issues and equip students with skills necessary to evaluate existing research and understand how it can be used to inform their understanding and practice.

Module: 5HL007

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module aim is to provide opportunity to explore the concept of mental health from a range of perspectives. Students will gain an understanding of the range of mental health conditions and explore treatment options, service models and positive approaches to promote recovery. The module will draw throughout on service user's experiences, legislation and evidence to further enhance an understanding of mental health and wellbeing. The module is designed to allow flexibility of choice for participants to focus on areas of interest.

Module: 5SC013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will consider the key stages of interventions in social care, whether in terms of work with individuals, groups or communities. Practitioners in social care organisations - whether in statutory, private or voluntary sectors - work with different assessment frameworks and methods (including systemic social practice), designed to assess levels of need with a multidisciplinary approach. However, in some way, most will follow the progress of making an assessment and engaging with a service user through care planning processes and delivering appropriate needs led/person centred intervention. Students on completion of this module will be able to identify (1) the skills that are necessary to support these practices, and (2) how these practices can be needs led and /or person-centred.

Module: 5HW003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

What are the current post 2010 public health priorities, and how will these be addressed? The module explores Public Health from a theoretical perspective, considering how government priority translates to policy and practical applications.

Module: 5HW011

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

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Globally violence undermines health and costs lives. Violence has therefore been declared as a major Public Health issue Financial Hardship:

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