Course description
Learn how to address, or even prevent, a range of long-term health conditions through community-based support programmes. Study BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Community at ARU Writtle.
This is a brand-new course, starting in September 2024. We've created it in consultation with key partners such as the NHS, so you can be sure the things you learn are relevant to the workplace and your future employability.
As the population grows and ages, the UK is experiencing increased demand for local health and care services. In many cases the focus is turning to prevention, with models of health support being redesigned and bringing opportunities for new professional roles, such as Social Prescribing Link Worker, Health and Wellbeing Coach, and community-based therapists.
Study at ARU Writtle on our open, countryside campus. Your studies are supported by a wide range of community practice learning opportunities.
You'll gain a greater understanding of existing health services, coaching techniques that support behaviour change, health inequalities and their impact, and person-centred approaches to care.
As a graduate, you'll have the tools you need to become an advocate for lifestyle change, developing social prescribing and health promotion initiatives, and addressing health and wellbeing concerns at the source.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
For information on admission requirements, please contact the provider.
Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Community and the Development of Place (15 credits)
- Professionalism and Employability in Health, Wellbeing and Community (15 credits)
- History, Strategy and Perspective for Health, Wellbeing and Community (15 credits)
- Theory of Public Health and Health Promotion (15 credits)
- Social Prescribing and Developing Community Assets (15 credits)
- Health Inequalities and the Impact on Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
- Person Centred Approaches and Personalised Care (15 credits)
- Health Promotion into Practice (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Coaching and Behaviour Change (15 credits)
- Multi-agency Working and Collaborative Practice (15 credits)
- Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
- Research and Evaluation Skills for Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
- Health and Wellbeing Over the Life Course (15 credits)
- Building Readiness for Practice (15 credits)
Optional modules
- Fieldwork Module: Therapeutic Practice (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Animal (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Creative (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Green Space (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Spiritual (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Activity (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Horticulture (5 credits)
- Fieldwork Module: Community (5 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Capstone Project (30 credits)
- Work-based Learning (15 credits)
- Working with Different Sectors of the Population (15 credits)
- Group Dynamics (15 credits)
- Health Creation (15 credits)
- Topical Issues in Health, Wellbeing and Community (15 credits)
- Enhanced Fieldwork Option (15 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments – both in small groups and individually, practical portfolios, presentations, reflective logbooks, case studies, critiques of literature, written assessments, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, reports, peer and tutor observations, and your dissertation (Capstone Project).
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
FEES
- £9,250 | UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
- £15,900 | International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers
As a Health, Wellbeing and Community graduate you might pursue job opportunities in the NHS, with possible roles including Social Prescribing Link Worker or Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Other career paths include:
- Public health specialist
- Community development worker
- Health or social care commissioner
- Workplace health manager, or health and wellbeing specialist
- Voluntary sector leader
- Quality Improvement Practitioner
- Project/programme management
- Health or social care strategy and planning.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.
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