Course Overview

What is special about this course?

This BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies* course focuses on topical health issues including sociology, psychology, public health, rural health issues, health care ethics, and the integration of health and social care.

In the first year, you will be introduced to the many factors that influence health and well-being and the issues that need to be considered in defining what it means to be healthy. You will also develop skills in academic inquiry and writing.

The second and third years build on this knowledge and look more closely at health promotion, public health, ethics, partnership working and collaboration, and research skills.

The fourth year gives the opportunity to further build on knowledge and skills in these areas, and undertake a dissertation.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade C or above

• Alternatively, completion of Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above

• Other qualifications that may be accepted by the course team include: an appropriate NQ level award at SCQF 6, an SVQ/NVQ at level 3, or an appropriate access course

• Applicants without traditional entry qualifications but with appropriate experience will be considered for the course on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section