Health & Social Care

Course summary

Why choose this subject? This Level 3 Advanced Academic Qualification (AAQ) course is ideal if you’re passionate about helping others and want to make a real difference. You’ll gain practical skills and knowledge about health, wellbeing, and care services. What will I study? You will study a mix of compulsory and specialist units. Core topics include communication in care settings, equality and diversity, and health, safety and security. You’ll also explore public health and complete a focused unit on pregnancy and the responsibilities of parenthood. These units combine practical knowledge with real-world application. Where can this subject take me? Health & Social Care opens doors to careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic science, counselling, and early years education. It’s a strong foundation for university, apprenticeships, or direct employment in the health, care, and wellbeing sectors.