Studying with Weymouth College
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Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
BSc (Hons) Professional Studies (Health and Community)
| Institution code | W66 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course type | Part-time |
| Study location | Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College |
Our Higher Education Centre is located on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast and offers a range of university-level courses specifically designed to provide you with the opportunities and key skills needed for both work and further study. We have strong links with local community and business, ensuring our courses deliver the skills businesses and employers need.
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
WEYM3003
Global and Contemporary IssuesThis module aims to provide students with an understanding of the global society with perspectives relating to people, culture, and all social aspects of life as they become more integrated in both time and space with increasing connectivity. This module will support students to gain a critical awareness of working in a ‘global context’ and to have a clear understanding of a globalised world and its impact within the health and community sector
WEYM3004
Leadership and ManagementThis module provides students with the skills to effectively lead in dynamic and inter-professional organisations. Students will develop personally and professionally ensuring they have the tools they need to support future development and empower them to achieve their potential for career progression. The module helps students address the key areas of practice concerned with leading and managing teams and individuals
WEYM3005
Poverty, Inequality and Social ExclusionThis module explores the links between poverty, inequality, social exclusion and health and wellbeing. It provides a critical, theoretically grounded analysis of current strategies to reduce poverty and social exclusion and interventions to address health inequalities. This module examines the challenges of health inequalities and the impact these have on special populations and target groups
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Year 2
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Core modules
WEYM3001
DissertationThis module is a significant component of the programme and encourages students to pursue, under supervision, individual autonomous research based around the health and community sector. Students will engage with research methodology, developing skills in data collection and analysis and acquiring an extensive understanding of the chosen topic from an ethical standpoint to demonstrate key academic and professional skills.
WEYM3002
Research Skills and Reflective PracticeThe module supports the development of appropriate research skills and knowledge. There is the opportunity to develop the ability to analyse and critique research literature and to consider its application to practice. This module will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge gained throughout their programme of study within their chosen work setting, in order to enhance their career prospects.
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
Tuition fee price changes
In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at £9,535 per year and the University’s tuition fees were increased to this rate.
The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about fees and costs of studying.
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Our partnership with Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
The ҹèÊÓƵ has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the ҹèÊÓƵ. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
