RQF Level 6 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is an RQF Level 6 qualification that develops strategic operational and leadership capabilities within healthcare settings. It covers six units: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care, Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings, Principles of Leadership and Management, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings, Resource Management in Health and Social Care, and Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 480 guided learning hours. Level 6 diplomas are at the same level as the final year of a UK bachelor's degree with honours. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.
Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 6). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This programme is designed for learners aged 18 and over who hold a relevant Level 5 qualification, as well as mature candidates aged 21 and over with healthcare management experience.
Learners examine core principles of leadership and implement operational quality and safety frameworks to maintain standards across care settings.
Learners manage human, financial, and physical resources effectively while planning continuous personal and professional development to guide care teams.
Learners develop qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to critically evaluate sector data and support evidence-based service delivery.
University progression is into a related programme, subject to the university’s admission requirements, including English. See progression.
Your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 480 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 720 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €7,500 a year online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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