BSc (Hons), DipHE Health, Wellbeing and Community

This is a brand-new course, starting in September 2025. We've created it 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.

Study at ARU in Writtle on our open, countryside campus. Your studies are supported by a wide range of community practice learning opportunities.

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.

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.

As a Health, Wellbeing and Community graduate you might pursue job opportunities in the NHS, with possible roles including Social Prescribing Link Worker or Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Other career paths include:

• Public health specialist
• Community development worker
• Health or social care commissioner
• Workplace health manager, or health and wellbeing specialist
• Voluntary sector leader
• Quality Improvement Practitioner
• Project/programme management
• Health or social care strategy and planning.

Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.