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Birkbeck, University of London Health and Social Care

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Health and Social Care

Why study Health and Social Care at Birkbeck?

Study health and social care in London to make a real difference in people’s lives and communities. Our flexible degrees combine policy, care delivery, leadership and management, taught by academics actively engaged in research and practice. Designed to fit around work and life commitments, our courses equip you with the skills and insight to advance your career and contribute to vital health and social care services.

Careers

Transform your future by studying health and social care at Birkbeck. Our programmes develop practical, analytical and leadership skills, preparing you for roles across public health, social care, mental health, child protection and community services. Flexible study options allow you to gain experience while advancing your career in this vital sector. Graduates have pursued roles such as:

  • Social worker or community services officer
  • Health or mental health practitioner
  • Public health analyst or policy advisor

Highlights

  • Interdisciplinary degrees taught by academic experts actively involved in health and social care research.
  • All courses offer practical work-based experience.
  • Gain employability skills for roles in the NHS, social care sector, voluntary organisations and many private sector organisations.

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Undergraduate courses

Take a look at our health and social care undergraduate courses.

Birkbeck’s Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Mental Health

CIRMH aims to enable a better understanding of the experiences and treatment of mental ill health and intellectual disability.

Top reasons to choose Birkbeck

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