Health and Social Wellbeing

Health and social wellbeing is a field of study concerned with the factors that shape how people experience health, illness, and quality of life across their lifetime. It brings together perspectives from sociology, psychology, public health, and policy to examine not just individual health behaviours but the social, economic, and environmental conditions that create patterns of health and ill-health across populations. Understanding wellbeing in this broad sense is essential for those working in health services, social care, mental health support, and public health, as well as for anyone aiming to contribute to the design of fairer and more effective systems of care.

At Wrexham, this part-time programme includes a foundation year that establishes your understanding of key concepts in health, mental health, and wellbeing, while also developing the academic skills you need to succeed in higher education study. The foundation year is a supported introduction to the discipline and to university-level work, making the programme accessible to students who are returning to education or entering from a non-traditional background. As you progress through the degree you will explore theoretical frameworks for understanding health and wellbeing, the policy landscape governing health and social care in the UK, the psychological dimensions of mental health, and the role of social factors in determining wellbeing outcomes.

Studying part-time allows you to balance your academic development with work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments.

Graduates of health and social wellbeing programmes are well placed for careers in health promotion, social care, community development, mental health support, and the voluntary and charitable sector. Many go on to work in NHS settings, local authority social care teams, or third-sector organisations, in roles that support individuals and communities to improve and maintain their wellbeing. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in public health, social work, mental health nursing, or health policy, and for professional training programmes in a range of health and social care disciplines.