Social Care and Community Practice (Hons) University of Northampton

Overview

The programme has a strong focus on evidence-based practice and it prepares you for a broad range of employment opportunities in the field of social care and working with diverse communities and postgraduate study. You will experience two short shadow placements and an extended placement whilst on the course which will give you relevant practice experience to take to employers.

Course Details

You will be taught by academics from a range of backgrounds and work-based experiences. The core concepts that are covered in the degree are Human Rights and Social Justice, respecting diversity and the key skills required to work with a range of Service Users. You will benefit from a short shadow placement in your first year followed by an extended work based placement and reflective experience in the second year of the course.

In your third year of study you will have a short shadow placement as part of the housing module.

By the final year you will be equipped with the skills to work in a variety of Social Care and Community settings, enabling you to be an effective Changemaker, having a truly positive social impact on individuals and communities. You will have explored, understood and analysed specific service user groups and you will have an assured grasp of the link between theory and practice.

The degree has a strong focus on evidence-based practice, setting a solid foundation and excellent academic and professional skills for employment or postgraduate study.

Key Facts

• The Social Care and Community Practice (Hons) degree from University of Northampton will prepare you for employment in the field of social care and working with diverse communities. These opportunities are in a wide range of voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations. 
• You will experience two short shadow placements and an extended placement whilst on the course which will give you relevant practice experience to take to employers.