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Humanities and Social Science

DipHE in Adult Care Leadership and Management

  • Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
  • Institution Code: P56
Course overview

The Level 5 Adult Care in Leadership and Management programme is designed for a diverse range of individuals seeking to advance their careers in the adult care sector. This programme is particularly suitable for those who already have some experience in care roles and are looking to move into leadership and management positions. It is ideal for those aspiring to lead teams, manage care services, and ensure high standards of care provision.

Each module is worth 30 credits.

(Level 4)

  • Practise in the Health and Social Care sector
  • Supporting Individuals through significant life events
  • Professional principles and values in health and social care practice
  • Culture, communication & stakeholders

 (Level 5)

  • Person-centred approach to care
  •  Leadership & professional development
  •  Management & responsibility
  • Innovative Practice

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

48 UCAS Points and GCSE English and Maths at grades C/4 or above. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk. Admission to the programme is also possible for mature students without formal qualifications but with equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 5 hours per week in an adult care setting for the duration of the module/programme (paid, unpaid/voluntary are acceptable) Full details are available at the following link: https://ucp.ac.uk/supporting-you/ucp-policies/

Course information
Ucas Code

B740

Location

Peterborough

Start Date

January 2025 (Tuesdays), September 2025

Fees

The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students will be £7500 which is lower compared with many other universities.Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.

Duration

Full-time: Two modules per semester
Part-time: One module per semester

The approach is blended, consisting of one hour of online delivery per week, along with two three-hour, face-to-face sessions per module.

Validated by

The Open University

Tariff points

48

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