OTHM Qualifications BA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, online in 18 months
A UK bachelor degree for working professionals. Study around your job, submit assignments instead of sitting exams, and graduate with a degree awarded by a UK university partner.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 18 months
- Credits
- 480
- Level
- FHEQ Level 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £478.57 / month
Built for people who already work
The BA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK bachelor’s degree delivered 100% online by LEAP Education and awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The programme totals 480 credits at FHEQ Level 6 and is assessed entirely by assignment, with no written examinations.
Standard completion is 18 months. You can start at any time, study around full-time work and submit coursework online. Fees from £6,700 with interest-free instalment plans. Graduates progress to postgraduate study or senior management roles.
Healthcare conglomerates are aggressively merging clinical operations with corporate finance, leaving traditional care managers stranded in administrative roles while business graduates lack the regulatory context to lead them. The most lucrative openings in global health systems now require a dual competency: the ability to interpret patient safety protocols while simultaneously driving margin expansion.
This credential equips you to take ownership of departmental budgets, negotiate with medical supply vendors, and restructure service delivery models to meet both compliance standards and profitability targets. You will move from monitoring daily workflows to defining strategic KPIs for large-scale care facilities, presenting viable growth plans to boards that demand both ethical care and financial sustainability. This shift positions you to step into director-level roles where operational efficiency directly impacts the bottom line.
Designed for senior administrators, nursing supervisors, and healthcare operations leads in Nigeria, Kenya, the Philippines, and India, this programme targets professionals with four to seven years of experience who are blocked from executive promotion due to a lack of formal business qualifications. It serves those ready to transition from local facility management to regional or global roles within international health groups, providing the academic weight required to bypass entry-level screening processes and command a salary commensurate with strategic leadership.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- BA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Awarding organisation:
- OTHM Qualifications
- Level:
- FHEQ Level 6
- Credits:
- 480
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 18 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £478.57 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
See how the programme works, how you're assessed and how online study fits around your job.
3 stages, one award
Each stage builds towards the final award. Complete every stage to graduate with 480 credits.
Foundations
Principles of management, marketing, finance and people. Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK degree.
120 credits
Applied practice
Operations, HR, law and research skills. Equivalent to Year 2.
120 credits
Honours year
Strategy, international business and a research project leading to the honours award.
120 credits → Graduation
What you'll study
Strategic Management and Leadership
Articulate a compelling long-term vision that aligns diverse global stakeholders and drives organizational coherence during periods of significant market volatility.
Business Planning and Entrepreneurship
Develop robust, data-backed business cases that secure executive approval and validate scalable strategies for new market entry.
Human Resource Management
Design inclusive talent acquisition and retention frameworks that navigate international labor regulations while maximizing workforce performance across borders.
Marketing Management
Analyze global market intelligence to precisely segment audiences and deploy high-ROI brand positioning strategies that resonate across cultural boundaries.
Operations Management
Optimize complex service delivery workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and maintain rigorous quality standards in high-volume, multi-jurisdictional environments.
Financial Management
Interpret sophisticated financial data to mitigate cross-border currency risks and direct capital allocation toward sustainable growth initiatives.
International Business Management
Adapt corporate strategies to navigate distinct legal frameworks and cultural nuances, ensuring seamless operational expansion into emerging global markets.
Health and Social Care Management
Balance strict clinical compliance and patient safety mandates with operational efficiency to manage resources effectively within regulated healthcare sectors.
Research Methods in Business and Management
Synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data to evidence-based strategic recommendations that resolve ambiguous organizational challenges.
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Integrate ESG principles into core decision-making to protect corporate reputation and ensure supply chain compliance with evolving global regulatory standards.
Every module is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
Designed for working professionals who need a recognised qualification to move into supervisory, management or specialist roles.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every module, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| Most popular18 monthsfast track | Most popular24 monthssemi fast track | 36 monthsregular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £6,700 | £5,900 | £5,900 |
| Monthly | £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700) | £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900) | £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900) |
| Quarterly | £1,675 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) | £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900) |
| Half-yearly | £2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700) | £1,475 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) |
| Pay in full | £6,365 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700)
- Quarterly£1,675 × 4
- Half-yearly£2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700)
- Pay in full£6,365 (save 5%)
- Monthly£327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£1,475 × 4
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
- Monthly£210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Talk to an adviser on WhatsApp →Who awards your qualification
Your BA (Hons) Business Management with Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers; the awarding university is named in your offer letter. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Degree level
FHEQ Level 6 on the UK Framework for Higher Education Qualifications — the same level as a campus award.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235. UK Register of Learning Providers
Start in three steps
- 01
Apply online
Complete the short form and pay the £10 enrolment fee. About five minutes.
- 02
Receive your offer
We confirm eligibility and email your start date and payment options.
- 03
Start learning
Pay your first instalment and get access to your modules.
Common questions
Is this a real UK degree?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a UK degree awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The awarding university is confirmed in your offer letter.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 18 months (fast track, £6,700); 24 months (semi fast track, £5,900); 36 months (regular, £5,900). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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