Social Work and Community Studies

This degree combines academic learning with hands-on placements, preparing you to support vulnerable individuals and promote wellbeing across diverse communities. You will be equipped to work in settings such as youth justice, mental health, and family support.

Find out more: BSc (Hons) Social Work

Teaching on this course is based on a strong commitment to social justice and children’s rights. You will explore theory alongside placement opportunities and community projects, preparing you for roles in education, social care, and family support. You will develop the skills to advocate for and empower children and families in diverse settings.

Find out more: BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families

This degree will teach you how to empower young people and strengthen communities, blending academic study with practical placements. You will also work on real-life projects through the Social Impact Hub, preparing you for professional youth work.

Find out more: BA (Hons) Youth Work and Communities

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Throughout this module, you will learn the academic skills needed for success at a UK university, such as:

• Time management
• Public speaking techniques
• Appropriate language styles
• Professional communication and presentation
• Researching and referencing techniques.

Numerical Techniques

This module will introduce you to basic mathematics and mathematical applications – including equations, algebraic problems and trigonometry.

Design Concepts

This module will introduce you to design, the importance of design and the fundamentals of technical drawing.

Composition and Style

This module will define the core principles of effective academic writing, including:

• How to argue a position coherently and appropriately
• Distinguishing between descriptive and analytic writing
• Identifying academic systems of researching and referencing.

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Throughout this module, you will learn the academic skills needed for success at a UK university, such as:

• Time management
• Public speaking techniques
• Appropriate language styles
• Professional communication and presentation
• Researching and referencing techniques.

Numerical Techniques

This module will introduce you to basic mathematics and mathematical applications – including equations, algebraic problems and trigonometry.

Mass Communication

This module will introduce you to the core concepts and principles relevant to mass communications, including some of the major theories.

Biology

This module covers some of the fundamental aspects of biology, including:

• The principles of homeostasis and how this is regulated
• The principles of nutrition, enzymatic digestion and absorption
• The physiology of blood and the circulatory system.

Semester 2

Design Concepts

This module will introduce you to design, the importance of design and the fundamentals of technical drawing.

Composition and Style

This module will define the core principles of effective academic writing, including:

• How to argue a position coherently and appropriately
• Distinguishing between descriptive and analytic writing
• Identifying academic systems of researching and referencing.

ICT Skills

This module will introduce you to the concepts of ICT skills, including applications and reporting mechanisms.

Business Studies

You will learn to define what a business is and its functions in relation to the different types of business costs. You will also be introduced to marketing, the marketing mix and product life cycle.

Semester 1

Academic English

This module focuses on speaking and listening, reading and vocabulary, writing and grammar, and academic writing. The aim is to build your confidence in communication.

Numeracy Skills

You will gain basic skills in counting, solving number problems, measuring, estimating, sorting, noticing patterns, and adding and subtracting numbers.

Study Skills

This module will help you learn how to effectively absorb, comprehend, process, and retain information. There is an emphasis on academic good practices including avoiding plagiarism, managing your time, reading, note-taking, referencing and revision.

Seminar Sessions (Employability)

TBC

Semester 2

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Throughout this module, you will learn the academic skills needed for success at a UK university, such as:

• Time management
• Public speaking techniques
• Appropriate language styles
• Professional communication and presentation
• Researching and referencing techniques.

Numerical Techniques

This module will introduce you to basic mathematics and mathematical applications – including equations, algebraic problems and trigonometry.

Mass Communication

This module will introduce you to the core concepts and principles relevant to mass communications, including some of the major theories.

Biology

This module covers some of the fundamental aspects of biology, including:

• The principles of homeostasis and how this is regulated
• The principles of nutrition, enzymatic digestion and absorption
• The physiology of blood and the circulatory system.

Semester 3

Design Concepts

This module will introduce you to design, the importance of design and the fundamentals of technical drawing.

Composition and Style

This module will define the core principles of effective academic writing, including:

• How to argue a position coherently and appropriately
• Distinguishing between descriptive and analytic writing
• Identifying academic systems of researching and referencing.

ICT Skills

This module will introduce you to the concepts of ICT skills, including applications and reporting mechanisms.

Business Studies

You will learn to define what a business is and its functions in relation to the different types of business costs. You will also be introduced to marketing, the marketing mix and product life cycle.

Health, Education and Life Sciences Programme Specification (PDF, 372 KB)