Health and Social Care (Level 5)

Health and Social Care (Level 5)

Progress into care leadership, developing safeguarding, research, and partnership skills for complex care settings.

QUALIFI-Awarded · UK-Recognized Equal to a Bachelor's Second Year Leads to Level 6 or a Degree Top-Up
Programme fee $3,000
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What Your $3,000 Includes

One step from your finish line

Level 5 completes the first two years of a Bachelor's. Next, you choose: a UK Level 6 Diploma online, or a Bachelor's Top-Up degree at a partner university.

Recognized diploma

Awarded by QUALIFI and regulated by Ofqual, the UK's official standards, so your diploma carries real weight, not just an internal certificate.

No exams

You're assessed on practical assignments you apply to real situations, reviewed by qualified tutors. No sitting exams, no memorizing.

Study around your life

100% online and self-paced, on any device. Keep working, keep your routine, and study when it suits you.

Supported

One-to-one tutor guidance and academic feedback throughout, plus a full year of access to everything.

One clear price

$3,000 covers your full year: all modules, materials, tutor support, and your official QUALIFI diploma. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

What You’ll Learn

Apply safeguarding principles to protect vulnerable individuals

Understand partnership working across health and social care services

Promote wellbeing through health education and preventive practices

Develop leadership, supervision, and research skills in care settings

Skills You’ll Gain

Team Leadership Research Skills Safeguarding Partnership Working Health Promotion Supervision

What You’ll Achieve

Develop knowledge equivalent to the second year of a UK degree

Strengthen leadership and decision-making skills in care environments

Prepare for supervisory or management roles in health and social care

Progress to a BA/BSc Top-Up Degree in Health and Social Care or a related field

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully online programme designed to deepen learners’ understanding of professional practice, leadership, and management within health and social care environments.

Learners study through the Global Education Academies Classportal, where they access structured learning materials, activities, and assignments in a flexible digital learning environment.

Learning Format

  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Fully Online & Self-Paced: Study anytime and from anywhere in the world.
  • Tutor-Supported Learning: Qualified tutors provide guidance and academic feedback throughout the programme.
  • Classportal Access: All modules, assignments, and learning materials are delivered through the Global Education Academies Classportal.
  • 24/7 Learning Platform: Course materials remain accessible throughout the programme duration.

Assessment Method

Assessment within the programme is based on online assessments and written assignments completed throughout the programme.

  • Online assessments are automatically corrected through the learning platform.
  • Assignments are evaluated by qualified assessors, who review learner submissions and provide academic feedback.

There are no formal examinations in this programme.

Progression

After successfully completing the programme, learners may progress to:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

Completion of Levels 4 and 5 allows learners to enter the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Health and Social Care or related disciplines.

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care includes 6 modules (120 credits) designed to develop advanced knowledge in health service management, professional practice, and safeguarding within care environments.

  • Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
    Explore how professionals collaborate across organisations and disciplines to deliver effective, coordinated health and social care services. This module focuses on partnership working, communication, and collaborative decision-making.
  • Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
    Develop an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within care settings. Learners examine policies, procedures, and best practices used to protect vulnerable individuals from harm, abuse, or neglect.
  • Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
    Learn how health education initiatives and wellbeing programmes support healthier communities. The module explores strategies used to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
  • Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
    Understand how to manage teams effectively within health and social care organisations, including leadership techniques, staff development, and performance management.
  • Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
    Explore the role of professional supervision in supporting staff development, maintaining quality standards, and improving service delivery within care environments.
  • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
    Develop research skills required to analyse health and social care practices, interpret data, and support evidence-based decision-making in professional settings.

To enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, learners should meet the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification in health and social care, business, or a related field.

Age Requirement

  • Learners are typically expected to be 18 years or older.

English Language

Learners should have a sufficient level of English proficiency to understand course materials and complete written assignments.

Programme Fee

The tuition fee for the GEA Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is displayed on the programme page.

The fee includes:

  • Full access to the GEA Classportal
  • All programme modules and learning materials
  • Assignment assessment and academic feedback
  • Tutor support throughout the programme

Payment Methods

Payments can be completed securely using:

  • Credit / Debit Card
  • Whish Money

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care prepares learners for supervisory and management roles within healthcare and social service organisations.

Possible career pathways include:

  • Care Services Manager
  • Health and Social Care Supervisor
  • Community Health Coordinator
  • Residential Care Manager
  • Social Care Team Leader
  • Health Programme Coordinator

The programme also prepares learners for advanced academic progression into Bachelor’s degree programmes.

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care enables learners to progress to Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

These programmes allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Health and Social Care or related disciplines.

Examples of progression opportunities include:

  • Anglia Ruskin University
    • Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (top-up) BSc (Hons)
  • University of Derby
    • Integrative Health and Social Care (Top- Up) BSc (Hons)
  • University of Bolton
    • BSc Honours Health and Social Care top-up
  • BPP University
    • BSc (Hons) Health and Care (Top-Up)

These pathways allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, either online or on campus, depending on the university programme selected.