Nutrition Health
These courses explore how health, wellbeing and social circumstances shape people's lives, and how services support them. They suit carers, support workers and anyone who wants to work with people in community, health or care settings.
What you could study
- How body, mind and society affect health across life
- Ethics, communication and person-centred care
- Health and social care policy and how services work
- Safeguarding children and adults
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Using evidence and research in practice
Who it suits
Carers, support workers and people with caring experience who want to build on it.
Skills you build
- Compassionate communication
- Reflective practice
- Critical thinking and writing
- Leadership and quality improvement
Where it can lead
- Team leader or coordinator in a care service
- Community, wellbeing or support roles
- Safeguarding and advocacy work
- Further study towards regulated professions (extra training is usually needed)
Study options
Study level
- Foundation year (for those without the usual entry qualifications)
When classes run
- 1 day a week
- 2 days a week (about 4 hours each)
- Evening classes
Exact levels and timetables depend on the campus and are confirmed when you apply.