Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Health & Social Care
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Health & Social Care equips students with a thorough understanding of the principles, policies and practices that shape the delivery of health and social care services across the UK and internationally.
Delivered online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, explores person-centred care, safeguarding, mental health, public health, health promotion, and the legal and ethical frameworks governing care practice. Students develop the critical thinking and professional skills required to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.
This diploma is ideal for care workers, support staff, nurses, social workers and anyone seeking to advance their career in the health and social care sector or progress to a full undergraduate degree.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Principles of Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Person-Centred Approaches to Care | 20 credits |
| Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children | 20 credits |
| Mental Health and Wellbeing | 20 credits |
| Public Health and Health Promotion | 20 credits |
| Legal and Ethical Frameworks in Care | 20 credits |
| Communication in Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Managing Quality in Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
| Diversity, Equality and Inclusion | 20 credits |
| Understanding Long-Term Conditions | 20 credits |
| Leadership and Management in Care | 20 credits |
| Research Methods in Health and Social Care | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Care Manager
- Social Care Coordinator
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Health Promotion Officer
- Safeguarding Officer
- Community Support Worker
- Healthcare Administrator
- Residential Care Manager
University progression
Graduates can progress to the final year of a UK Honours degree in Healthcare Management, Health Studies or Social Work.
Typical progression routes
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Management Top-Up
- BA (Hons) Social Work
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (with additional entry requirements)