Connect health, social care and the organisation of support services with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
For graduates or eligible experienced applicants seeking advanced study and a more specialised professional direction.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Leading and Managing Change in Health and Wellbeing
Research Practice
Dissertation or Work-based Project
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Analyse a fictional care-access case and map how the person, their family and different services could work together.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
health, social care and the organisation of support services
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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.
Community development worker
Related career
Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific.
Leads residential care services, staff and quality standards.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Build care-management experience, complete relevant leadership qualifications and meet registered-manager requirements, including CQC or Ofsted registration in England as applicable.
Supports people and families facing social and safeguarding challenges.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete an approved qualifying social-work degree or postgraduate programme and register with the regulator for the UK nation of practice.
Provides registered nursing care for people with mental-health needs.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete a separate approved nursing qualification, clinical placements and NMC registration; this course does not qualify you as a nurse.
Offers structured talking support for emotional difficulties.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client practice and the professional registration expected by employers.
How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.
Supports clinical teams with delegated care tasks.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000
How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.
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: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.
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: Gain youth-work experience; professional youth-worker posts normally require a recognised youth-work qualification and safeguarding checks.
Deliver public services and support government policy and operations.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Meet the advertised Civil Service selection, nationality and any security-vetting requirements; individual schemes set qualification criteria.
Supports children or vulnerable adults living in residential care.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000
How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks.
Level 6/ Relevant bachelor Certificate (Lower 2nd Class Minimum) and Transcript - 360 Credits, Non standard route: 2 years experience in relevant field. Need Reference letter with company letter head.
English language
No Need of English test
Interview or assessment
Personal statement and Interview
Classes and attendance
Weekdays: Available
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Funding and support
MAINTENANCE FUNDING NORMALLY UNAVAILABLE
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:Normally unavailable
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. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
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.
Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check.Official source
Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.