Social Care and Community

Making a difference in people's lives

Blend theory and practical experience to support your community. You can explore a range of topics, including human rights, social justice, social policy, and much more.

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Make a difference in society with our Social Care and Community courses.

Choose from the following disciplines:

Working with Children, Young People and Families – supporting communities and the development of the next generation
Public Health and Community Wellbeing – preventing disease and keeping communities healthy
Social Work – supporting society’s most vulnerable people and changing their lives for the better

On graduation, you’ll be ready for a rewarding career in the public or private sector, or to continue in education.

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Courses in Social Care and Community

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Apply for Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons)

Apply for Public Health and Community Wellbeing BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Social Work BA (Hons)

Apply for Social Work BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons)

Apply for Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time

Placement option:

Available

I love the course. It encourages conversations around prevention over cure.
Mercedes, BSc (Hons) Public Health and Community Wellbeing

Where social care and community can take you

The social care sector is undergoing an unprecedented level of change as challenges such as an ageing population and new technologies change the way that services are accessed by people and how health and social care professionals deliver them.

Our Social Care and Community courses will equip you with the skills needed to thrive in this changing environment and offer you opportunities to pursue a range of roles, including:

Community Care Support Worker
Advice Worker
Mentor
Occupational Therapist
Housing Support Officer
Public Health Worker
Roles in Local Authority or Civil Service
Working with Drug and Alcohol Services

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