BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Bachelor's degree at Wolverhampton

This module explores health and social care as a social justice issue, helping you understand why some individuals and communities experience poorer health and wellbeing than others. You will examine how factors such as income, education, housing, discrimination and where people live shape life chances, influence choices, and affect access to care and support. You will explore key ideas around health inequalities, the social determinants of health, and how social policy and legislation aim to re

Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan helps you understand how people grow, change and develop from birth through to older adulthood. You will explore how biological, psychological and social factors shape development, including the influence of family, culture, education, health, relationships and ageing. You will learn about key developmental theories from thinkers such as Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky and Bandura, and understand how these ideas help professionals support people in real h

This extended induction module supports your transition into university life and introduces your chosen academic discipline. It helps you build confidence, develop an academic identity, and understand expectations of higher education, including independent learning, digital literacy, and ethical practice such as referencing and responsible use of AI. The module is structured around key themes identified by students as essential to success: Ready to Study – understanding expectations and managing

This module introduces the essential professional skills, behaviours and values needed to work effectively in health and social care settings. You will develop confidence in professional communication, learn how to work safely and ethically, and build the skills needed to support individuals, families and carers with a range of needs. Teaching focuses on practical, applied learning through simulation, role-play, case studies and reflective activities. You will practise key skills such as active

Assessment: Professional Practice Workbook

In this module, you will build on your Level 4 learning through a blend of taught sessions, self-directed study, and real-world experience to support your professional development. You will take part in interactive workshops focusing on leadership awareness, professional communication, and career planning, alongside 60 hours of work-based learning completed through placement, employment, or sector-based analysis. You will attend practice skills sessions across adult and children's sectors, worki

This module explores the complex health and social care needs of adults and older people, with a focus on ageing, long-term conditions, identity and social circumstances across the life course. You will examine how factors such as inequality, culture, housing, migration and life experiences shape health, wellbeing and access to support in adulthood and later life. You will explore person-centred and strengths-based approaches that promote independence, dignity and wellbeing, alongside key policy

This module explores how children, families and communities function within wider health, social care and policy contexts. You will examine the factors influencing wellbeing, including social inequalities, family structures, safeguarding and early intervention. You will develop an understanding of how services work together to promote safety, health and resilience, and how social policy and legislation shape professional practice. Through real-world examples, case studies and professional scenar

This module deepens your understanding of how research is designed, conducted, analysed and applied within health and social care. It builds directly on the Level 4 Introduction to Research and Evidence-Informed Practice module and prepares you for more independent study at Level