Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, online from 10 months
A Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree. 120 credits are recorded for this page. Assessed by assignment with no exams. Delivered 100% online by LEAP Education.
£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
- 15 months
- Credits
- 120
- Level
- RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £478.57 / month
What this qualification is
This is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway, studied online. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree, and completion does not award a BSc. Progression to a university degree is a separate application.
Standard completion is 15 months; accelerated completion in 10 months is offered on this programme where shown below. Flexible payment plans are available. Assessment is through coursework and assignments — there is no requirement to attend a UK campus.
Healthcare executives are increasingly rejecting candidates who can only manage daily care routines, demanding instead leaders who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes and optimize operational budgets across international facilities.
- Awarding organisation: OTHM Qualifications
- Pathway: RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Credits: 120
- Units: 11
- Duration: 15 months (accelerated 10 months)
- Progression: Study Levels 4–5–6 in one structured pathway; progress to the next RQF level or a university top-up degree where eligible.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Awarding organisation:
- OTHM Qualifications
- Level:
- RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Credits:
- 120
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 15 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, Level 3 Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Progression:
- Study Levels 4–5–6 in one structured pathway; progress to the next RQF level or a university top-up degree where eligible.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
What you'll study
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Lead multidisciplinary teams across borders by aligning operational goals with strategic vision to drive performance in complex healthcare settings.
Research Methods for Health and Social Care
Translate clinical data into actionable business intelligence that justifies investment and improves patient outcomes for senior stakeholders.
Health and Social Care Policy and Practice
Interpret shifting regulatory frameworks to mitigate compliance risks and adapt service models for international markets.
Organizational Development and Change Management
Execute large-scale operational transformations by managing stakeholder resistance and embedding new workflows in diverse cultural contexts.
Strategic Management in Health and Social Care
Formulate long-term growth strategies that position healthcare organizations competitively against global market pressures and demographic shifts.
Financial Management in Health and Social Care
Oversee capital allocation and budgetary control to ensure fiscal sustainability and maximize return on investment in health service delivery.
Human Resource Management in Health and Social Care
Design talent acquisition and retention strategies that address global workforce shortages and enhance clinical team productivity.
Health and Social Care Law and Ethics
Navigate cross-border legal liabilities and ethical dilemmas to protect organizational reputation and ensure patient safety standards.
Quality Improvement and Assurance in Health and Social Care
Deploy evidence-based quality frameworks to reduce clinical errors and meet international accreditation standards for healthcare providers.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Develop scalable public health programs that reduce long-term care costs and improve community health metrics for organizational stakeholders.
Service Delivery and Management in Health and Social Care
Optimize care pathways and operational workflows to deliver consistent, high-quality patient experiences across international service networks.
Every unit 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, Level 3 Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 1–2 years of relevant professional 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
Completion of this diploma pathway does not award a BSc. A university degree, or a job that requires one, is a separate application.
A published source has not yet been matched to a salary figure for these roles.
Indicative UK salary information for related occupations. Figures reflect the referenced occupation and data source, not guaranteed earnings after completing this qualification.
Progression: Study Levels 4–5–6 in one structured pathway; progress to the next RQF level or a university top-up degree where eligible.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every unit, 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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Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. It is not a UK bachelor’s degree, and completion does not award a BSc. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Qualification
RQF Levels 4, 5 and 6. A university degree is a separate application.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235.
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- 01
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- 03
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Common questions
Is this a UK bachelor’s degree?
No. This is a Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 diploma pathway. Completing it does not award a BSc or any other UK bachelor’s degree. A university degree is a separate application to that university.
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, Level 3 Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 1–2 years of relevant professional 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.
What can I progress to?
Study Levels 4–5–6 in one structured pathway; progress to the next RQF level or a university top-up degree where eligible.
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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