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This degree in children and young people's health and wellbeing features diverse modules taught by experienced lecturers with both professional backgrounds and academic expertise. You'll explore the difficulties and prospects facing youth today, the circumstances surrounding these issues, and the necessary support systems.
The program emphasizes interactive learning through practical applications and simulations, equipping you for professional life. Simulation activities create a secure space to build confidence while practicing and improving your skills. Through case studies from serious case reviews, you'll examine intricate ethical and professional challenges, enhancing your analytical and decision-making capabilities.
Our teaching staff contribute extensive field experience and contemporary knowledge, keeping you informed about current developments and effective methods in health and social care. Guest speakers further enrich your learning by sharing distinctive viewpoints that expand your awareness of community needs.
Throughout your studies, you'll discover the fundamentals of social prescribing and its beneficial effects on health outcomes within personalized care frameworks. You'll also learn about the responsibilities of key stakeholders, services, and institutions in implementing social prescribing, along with the steps needed to facilitate successful community referrals.
During your first two years, practical placement opportunities allow you to earn an RSPH Social Prescribing Award while gaining hands-on experience. These placements will ready you for the workforce, empowering you to create meaningful, positive change in individuals' lives.