The Health and Social Care with a Foundation year at the University of Staffordshire is designed for aspiring professionals ready to tackle the complex and vital challenges within health and social care systems. You will explore the critical interplay between policy, practice, and individual well-being, developing a comprehensive understanding of how to support diverse populations. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives and are seeking a robust academic grounding in safeguarding, public health, and professional ethics.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with a foundational year to build essential academic and research skills before progressing to core undergraduate study. Throughout your degree, you will engage with compulsory modules covering communication, human growth, and safeguarding, alongside opportunities for work experience integrated into your studies. You will develop crucial research skills and undertake an extended project in your final year, preparing you for diverse career paths in health and social care settings or further postgraduate study.