Health and Social Care (R26)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

Health and Social Care (R26) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.

About this course

This degree provides you with a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory, and practice, which is essential in today's fast-changing care sector. Professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed, and through your studies you’ll gain the skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll learn how ethical, legal, social, economic, and political factors influence the provision and development of services. You will also develop the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice.

Key features of the course
- Applies new ideas to real life issues and situations that affect us all

- Helps you to develop as an independent and reflective learner

- Explores the context and processes of change

- Develops new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies