Course summary

This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus. New for September 2025, our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Community course provides the opportunity to develop skills relevant to this exciting and rapidly expanding element of the health sector, through a degree-level programme. The course has been created in consultation with key partners such as the NHS, so you can be sure the things you learn are relevant to the workplace and your future employability. As the population grows and ages, the UK is experiencing increased demand for local health and care services. In many cases the focus is turning to prevention, with models of health support being redesigned and bringing opportunities for new professional roles, such as Social Prescribing Link Worker, Health and Wellbeing Coach, and community-based therapists. The course offers a broad base of subject matter relating to health, wellbeing and community in a holistic and integrated way. You'll gain a greater understanding of existing health services, coaching techniques that support behaviour change, health inequalities and their impact, and person-centred approaches to care. It focuses on embedding learning through a wide range of community practice opportunities to ensure maximum employability on completion. As a graduate, you'll have the tools you need to become an advocate for lifestyle change, developing social prescribing and health promotion initiatives, and addressing health and wellbeing concerns at the source.