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Study at your own pace with full tutor support
£1500
Complete fee
- Duration: 15 months
- Start dates: Flexible start dates
Undergraduate diplomaOfqual UK recognised body
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Duration
- 10 Months, 15 Months
- Credits
- 240 credits
- Level
- Level 5
- Awarding body
- Ofqual UK recognised body
Tuition from £1500£2300(fast track £2200)
Duration
10 Months, 15 Months
Credits
240 credits
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Level
Level 5
Programme overview
The objective of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to contemporary Health and Social Care topics.
The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, health and safety, risk assessment, and communication.
The Level 5 units give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject occupational areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, safeguarding, health education, team management, professional supervision practices and how to complete a research project.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Evaluate extended management practice across integrated health and social care teams.
- Implement advanced care coordination for complex caseloads.
- Assess organisational compliance with mental capacity act and safeguarding duties.
- Demonstrate strategic risk assessment and infection control leadership.
- Apply GDPR in healthcare systems and partnership information sharing.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary team development and supervision structures.
- Analyse service redesign to strengthen person-centred care pathways.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for: Health Support Worker, Care Coordinator, Social Care Manager. This qualification supports progression to Health and Social Care Manager and meets CQC and NHS employers's training recommendations for health and social care workers.
What you'll study
- Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills (20 credits)
- Communication in the Caring Professions (20 credits)
- Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions (20 credits)
- Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
- Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
- Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
Full module detail
To achieve the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners must achieve 240 credits in total, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).
Level 4: 6 Mandatory units
- Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills (20 credits)
- Communication in the Caring Professions (20 credits)
- Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions (20 credits)
- Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
Level 5: 6 Mandatory units
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
- Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
- Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
Learners who complete this qualification often progress to the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.
Career outcomes
Graduates progress into roles such as Health and Social Care Manager (Entry Level), Deputy Care Manager, Care Home Manager (Entry Level), and Senior Care Coordinator. Health and Social Care Manager (Entry Level) Deputy Care Manager Care Home Manager (Entry Level) Senior Care Coordinator Health Services Coordinator Social Care Team Leader Healthcare Operations Coordinator Community Care Manager Patient Services Manager Rehabilitation Services Coordinator Mental Health Services Coordinator Quality Assurance Officer (Health and Social Care) Safeguarding Officer Health and Social Care Project Coordinator Care Planning Manager Clinical Support Coordinator Service Delivery Manager (Entry Level) Health and Social Care Administrator
Entry requirements
- Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification
- learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers
- work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.
Assessment
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is assessed through assignment and coursework submission. You complete set tasks online, submit your work for marking, and build evidence of learning without sitting written exams.
- Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online.
- There are no written examinations.
- You receive tutor feedback on your submissions as you progress through the programme.
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Fee and payment plans
Duration & course fee
Choose the study mode that fits your schedule and career goals.
Fast track
Intensive schedule, ideal for working professionals
£2200
Complete fee
- Duration: 10 months
- Start dates: Fixed cohort intakes
Fees quoted above represent the full programme cost. There are no additional or hidden charges.
Payment plans
10 months @ GBP £2200
- •Payment option (a): GBP £275 x 8 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (b): GBP £1100 x 2 quarterly instalments
- •Payment option (c): GBP £2090 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
15 months @ GBP £1500
- •Payment option (d): GBP £125 x 12 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (e): GBP £500 x 3 quarterly instalments
- •Payment option (f): GBP £750 x 2 half instalments
- •Payment option (g): GBP £1425 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Frequently asked questions
Is this qualification recognised by UK employers?
Yes. The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is quality-assured through Ofqual UK recognised body and is designed for recognition by UK employers, recruiters, and professional bodies. Qualifications on regulated pathways appear on the Ofqual register where applicable.
Can I study while working full-time?
Yes. Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is delivered fully online with flexible scheduling, assignment-based assessment, and tutor support — making it suitable for learners who are employed full-time.
How is this course assessed?
Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online. There are no written exams. You complete set tasks, submit your work for marking, and receive tutor feedback as you progress.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.
How long does the course take to complete?
Most learners complete the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management in 10 Months, 15 Months. UKSM offers standard and, where available, fast-track study modes so you can choose a pace that fits your schedule.
Who accredits this qualification?
This programme is awarded or validated through Ofqual UK recognised body. UK School of Management (UKSM) delivers the qualification as an approved learning provider listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10101873).