(Hons) Health and Wellbeing

Overview

The degree programme from University of Wolverhampton adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health, illness and disease. Students will explore wide-ranging factors influencing the health status of individuals, communities and wider society, including biological, psychological, sociological, political and environmental factors.

This practical degree programme supports your academic and professional development and explores a range of social issues impacting children, young people and their families, including mental health, drugs and alcohol, offending behaviour, social exclusion, and health inequalities.

The degree programme maintains a key focus on evidence-based practice and supports students in preparation for wide-ranging employment opportunities and post-graduate study within the field of health and wellbeing.

What happens on the course?

The BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing degree modules are delivered through student-focussed activities that support the development of subject knowledge, understanding, independent learning and digital literacy. 

The face-to-face taught-based sessions are facilitated using a collaborative and inclusive approach and supported by independent learning activities outside the classroom. Students will be supported to further develop autonomy, professional attributes, and employability skills. Our approach to teaching and learning is described as active-blended learning (ABL).

Active Learning:

Active Learning is a teaching and learning approach aimed at enhancing student collaboration throughout the learning process. 

Active learning requires students to engage in meaningful learning activities, process new information and to be able to link theory to practice. Throughout active learning, students will be expected to contribute and discuss ideas, examine different concepts and skills, create resources, and engage in reflective practice.

What does it look like?

There are many ways in which this can be delivered, both in the physical classroom and online, including

• Collaborative learning and groupwork
• Discussion, debate, roleplay
• Project work
• Inquiry-based learning
• Peer-based learning
• Informal question and answer