As a graduate of this degree, you’ll be well-prepared for working in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings, including local authority or multi-agency teams, health promotion projects, refugee and asylum services, hospitals, sheltered accommodation, hospices and day centres, and residential care units.

In addition, as a graduate with a health and social care background, you’ll be in a good position to be considered for careers in health education and promotion, welfare, health research, community mental health and commissioning and care management services. You’ll be able to pursue roles in service management and coordination or advocacy, education and training. You might also seek work as a technician and support worker helping children and families, older and disabled people, drug and alcohol abusers, and people with mental health problems.

Further study is a popular option for health and social care graduates. For some career areas, such as social work, nursing, research and teaching, additional study is required to achieve professional recognition.

Alternative career options

Graduates can use this qualification as a stepping stone into a range of other careers. For some of these roles, relevant experience and/or postgraduate study may be required. They include:

• Probation work
• Substance misuse
• Victim Support
• Youth work
• Social housing
• Learning support
• Counselling
• Mental health
• Occupational therapy
• Community education
• Teaching and training
• Journalism
• Dietitian