RQF Level 7 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 7 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 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 120-credit programme that develops strategic management and leadership capabilities across the care sector. It comprises six units: Health and Social Care Leadership, Managing People in Health and Social Care, Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector, Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies, Leading Change 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 600 guided learning hours. Level 7 diplomas are at the same level as a UK master's degree. 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 7). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This qualification is for individuals aged 21 and over who hold an honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, an equivalent overseas qualification, or substantial managerial experience in the sector.
Learners examine leadership styles, human resource frameworks, and communication methods to lead teams and manage workforce performance in care environments.
Learners analyse health and social care policies, strategic planning processes, and financial principles to evaluate budgets and resource allocations.
Learners apply models of organisational change to service delivery and develop research methodologies to investigate healthcare management issues.
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) | 600 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 600 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €8,500 a year online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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