This module aims to ensure you can critically analyse the implication, effects and impact of Inter-professional Collaboration within Health and Social Care. You will develop critical reflective skills, local and national knowledge of practice to support academic opinion and knowledge of Inter-professional Collaboration.


The aim of the research methods module is to explore the research process and research planning as well as qualitative and quantitative research design and methods of data collection and analysis. The skills of data handling and management will also be explored, which will include ethical issues and the evaluation of research reports for trustworthy findings. The dissemination of research findings and how these influence practice will be examined.

The Dissertation module is one of the most significant components of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care undergraduate study as it will enable you to develop critical employability skills.

The aim of this module is to evaluate the impact of social policy within the practice of and factors contributing to Health and Social Care. You will develop knowledge of the role of the state in the identification; articulation; and solution of welfare problems. You will also develop critical and reflective skills to support the evaluation of policy effectiveness.

The aim of this module is to examine the role of psychology and the impact this has on Health and Social Care practice. Upon successfully completing this module, you will learn how to:

  • Critically evaluate key psychological theories and apply these to practice.
  • Explore intervention methods, such as biological and social approaches.
  • Apply intervention methods to suit the needs of a variety of individuals and service users.


This module aims to provide you with a knowledge base in leadership, management and organisational change strategies. These concepts will be discussed in relation to organisation management within health and care settings. You will become familiar with planning, delivering and evaluating change within organisations.