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BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies

UCAS CODE L450

This degree focuses on topical health issues Key Information (common to all courses)
including sociology, psychology, public
health, rural health issues, health care ethics Base: Anywhere
and the integration of health and social care. Course Study Key
In the 1st year you will be introduced to the
many factors that influence health and £HE STUDY
wellbeing. In 2nd and 3rd year, you will look STYLE
closely at health promotion, public health,
ethics, partnership working and collaboration
and skills in research. Your 4th year will
involve more specialised study in areas of
interest to you and a final dissertation.

BA (Hons) Childhood Practice

UCAS CODE X310

This degree offers practitioners in a wide investigate, in-depth, areas of interest to
range of early years and childcare settings you. You will also acquire the skills needed
the opportunity to gain the Scottish Social for further professional qualifications. It is
Services Council (SSSC) recognised designed to meet the Scottish subject
qualification to be a lead practitioner. benchmark statement: The Standard for
You will have the opportunity to relate Childhood Practice.
theory to real working practice and

BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies

UCAS CODE X310

A career in child and youth work is always issues in the Highland region and within the
going to present a range of situations and broader context of the UK and Europe.
challenges. This degree celebrates diverse During your studies you will carry out a
childhood experiences from the urban to the research project related to your work or area
rural and explores the complex situations of special interest.
and challenges they present. You will gain a
rigorous understanding of the specific
concerns associated with child and youth

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