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BSc Health and Wellbeing in Wakefield

Cost£7,400.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing (Top-up) course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time over one year. This BSc health and wellbeing qualification is designed for people who already hold a foundation degree, HND, or Level 5 qualification in a related area. You'll combine academic study with practical work experience, covering topics such as health inequalities, leadership and management, community health, and substance misuse. The course includes an independent research dissertation. Sessions typically run two days a week. Assessment is through assignments, reports, portfolios, and presentations.

Who this course is for

This course combines study and practical work experience to equip you with a combination of technical abilities, academic knowledge, and transferable skills that are highly desirable to employers. The course is designed to follow on from the FdSc in Health and Well-being, though this particular course is not a pre-requisite for entry. Many Learners will already have a range of rich and varied experiences of working with in the health and social care sector. This course will help you become more aware of developmental approaches to learning and to reflect on your own practice, which will extend your professional competence and effectiveness in supporting individual care needs and developing existing management knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

A foundation degree, HND, or L5 qualification (minimum average grade Level 5 of 50%) or Those with previous experience or relevant learning may be eligible via APL process for accreditation.

Students who have not previously completed a Level 5 research module may be required to undertake a short bridging module prior to the start of the programme which is designed to ensure that students are able to undertake the academic demands of Level 6 study.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse health inequalities and their impact on individuals and communities.
  • You'll develop leadership and management skills relevant to health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore approaches to community health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine issues around substance misuse within health and wellbeing contexts.
  • You'll design and complete an independent research dissertation on a topic of your choice.
  • You'll reflect critically on your own professional practice and how to improve it.
  • You'll apply theoretical frameworks to real health and social care challenges.

How you will learn

Sessions include formal lectures, group work, workshops, case studies, and practical activities. Alongside timetabled sessions, you'll carry out directed and self-directed study, so a high level of personal commitment is expected. Assessment is by assignments, reports, portfolios, and assessed presentations. You'll also complete an independent dissertation as part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Applicants are advised to have relevant employment or a voluntary placement in a health or social care setting before starting.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Health and wellbeing coordinator: plan and deliver wellbeing programmes
  • Social care manager: lead a team in a residential or community care setting
  • Community health worker: support health initiatives at a local level
  • Health promotion officer: develop public health campaigns and education
  • Care service manager: oversee operations in a health or care service
  • Practice development lead: improve standards and training within a care organisation
  • Rehabilitation support worker: help people recover and regain independence

What you could study next

With a BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing (Top-up) qualification, you could progress to postgraduate study. A Postgraduate Certificate or Master's in Public Health, Health and Social Care Management, or a related field would build on your Level 6 degree. Some graduates also pursue professional qualifications in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy, depending on their career direction. Speak to Wakefield College about routes that suit your goals.

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