University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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BA (HONS) SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND HOUSING (TOP-UP) PART-TIME STUDY ROUTE AVAILABLE

REASONS TO STUDY SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH AND HOUSING

UCAS CODE L410

OVERVIEW The BA (Hons) Social Policy, Health & Housing top-up will provide you with the opportunity to analyse developments in contemporary social policy with a particular focus on community and housing issues. The degree aims to develop your awareness of the work of agencies at a local level and in areas such as criminal justice. It stresses the importance of effective and cooperative approaches to improving welfare outcomes, particularly at a time of radical changes to public services and welfare reforms. This degree makes clear the connections between social welfare, health and housing issues, while focusing on multi-agency and community approaches to social problems. By choosing to study Social Policy, Health and Housing, you will find yourself examining the concepts of citizenship and individual rights, equality and fairness. You will also look critically at poverty and health inequalities, the legal and criminal justice systems, and problems faced by NHS users, carers, social housing providers and tenants in a rapidly changing world. Additionally, you will have a chance to combine rigorous academic study with practical placement activity to further enhance your knowledge and employability. • This degree receives additional validation from the Chartered Institute of Housing, the professional body for the housing sector. • Link theory and practice to enhance your knowledge of social policy and the connected industries for careers in local authorities, social welfare agencies and housing associations. • Develop valuable employability skills and experience by undertaking a placement to further enhance your knowledge and employability.

START DATE/END DATE September 2018 – May 2019

CAMPUS Town Centre

2018 TUITION FEE £7,500 per year

HOUSING (TOP-UP)

DURATION/STUDY MODE 1 year, full-time

BA (HONS) SOCIAL POLICY, HEALTH &

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 240 credits from the foundation degree in Social Policy, Health and Housing at University Centre St Helens or achieved at a comparable college or university that has modules that correlate with the course. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if the course is suitable for your needs. It will also offer the lecturers the opportunity to discuss your career interests. Please see pages 128 – 129 for full details of our admissions requirements and how to apply. COURSE CONTACT Peter Gore Email: pgore@sthelens.ac.uk

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