Explore how effective leadership, evidence and resources improve health and care services. Connect person-centred care with quality, digital change and practical management.
Stratford, London Holborn, Ealing London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, LeedsOn CampusNext intake: November 2026
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For learners seeking an applied foundation degree with workplace learning; this is distinct from a full honours degree.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Collaborative Cultures in Health and Social CareLevel 4
Entrepreneurship and Health InnovationLevel 4
Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Health and Care)Level 4
Sustainable Business Practice in Health and CareLevel 4
Concepts of Compassionate LeadershipLevel 5
Evidence-based practice in multidisciplinary workingLevel 5
Financial and Digital Health DevelopmentLevel 5
Workplace Impact Project - Applied Work-Based Learning for Health and Social CareLevel 5
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Propose an appointment-service improvement for a fictional healthcare organisation, comparing user needs, resources and quality indicators.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Health and care servicesLeadershipService quality
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Health service manager
Experience required
Manage healthcare services, resources, staff and service improvement.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£77,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Enter through a competitive management scheme or develop relevant service/administrative management experience.
Lead residential care services, staffing and quality standards.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Needs relevant care-management experience and the applicable CQC or Ofsted registration requirements; the award alone is insufficient.
Manage social care teams, services, budgets and standards.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop substantial social-care supervisory experience; some roles also require a regulated professional qualification.
Develop programmes that support healthier communities.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Deliver projects by coordinating scope, people, budgets and risks.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Deliver public services and support government policy and operations.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Assess needs and support people facing social and safeguarding challenges.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Complete an approved social-work qualification and register with the relevant UK regulator; this course does not qualify a social worker.
Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant support experience and safeguarding skills; meet employer qualification requirements and enhanced background checks where applicable.
Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Professional youth-work posts normally require an approved youth-work qualification and relevant practice; meet safeguarding checks.
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply.
Support recruitment, employee relations and people policies.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Maintain financial records, budgets and payment processes.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Select suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Guide organisations on lawful handling and protection of personal data.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build demonstrable data-protection-law, information-governance and compliance experience; senior responsibility is not an automatic graduate outcome.
Investigate business needs and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
Starting out
£23,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£55,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Analyse datasets and communicate findings for evidence-based decisions.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop and demonstrate the role’s specialist programming, statistical or technical skills; additional training may be needed beyond this course.
Assess workplace risks and develop accident-prevention procedures.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Add an appropriate occupational health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH or IOSH training, and relevant sector practice.
Match candidates with employers and manage recruitment relationships.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Stratford, London Holborn, Ealing London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leeds · On Campus · November 2026
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,525 each year
Awarding university
To be confirmed
Historical information (not the current offer)
£9275 each year
Entry requirements and routes
Level 3 with 60 credits or 2 years professional relevant work experience must have been completed in last 6 - 12 months
English language
Duolingo: 105, If not born british and from the country where English is not the first language. For example Ghana Nigeria, Carrebean Islands those are exempted from English test. Thoe who GCSE English (Grade 4 and Above) and Functional Skills Level 2 English, they are also exempted.
Interview or assessment
30 minutes online video call interview on Microsoft Teams. Please Inform the learners that the admission team will help to prepare them for the interview (Common for All Courses)
Classes and attendance
Weekday Daytime Class Time: Morning 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Not Available Evening + Weekend: Friday evening and saturday daytime classes
Not Available Class timings 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Status: Open for Nov 2026
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Funding and support
FUNDING AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Student Finance England
Tuition fees:Available subject to eligibility
Maintenance:Available subject to eligibility
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.