Health and Social Care Course Level 4 and 5

How the Level 4 & 5 Health and Social Care Diploma Works

Our Health and Social Care course is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to choose between completing just the Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), the Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or both together for a full 240-credit Qualifi Diploma. Whichever route you choose, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the health and social care sector.

You can begin the course at any time, no fixed start dates, and study entirely online, at your own pace. Each module includes around 40 hours of guided online learning, plus an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional resources such as reading materials, suggested exercises, interactive content, and self-assessment tools.

To complete the course, you’ll need to submit six written assignments at Level 4 and five written assignments at Level 5. Each assignment is around 2,000 to 3,000 words and is submitted online for assessment. Once you successfully complete your coursework, you’ll be awarded a Qualifi diploma in Health and Social Care. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to top up your qualification to a full undergraduate degree with various UK universities—either on-campus or via distance learning.

Throughout your learning journey, you’ll receive personalised 1-2-1 tutor support, have access to live webinars, join interactive student forums, and benefit from a wide range of learning tools to keep you on track. For a deeper look into the support you’ll receive, visit our Student Resources page, where you’ll also find details about our accreditations and academic standards.

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care – Course Modules

1. Academic Study Skills
   This module helps you build essential skills for higher education, such as critical thinking and reflective learning. You’ll learn how to study more effectively and grow as an independent learner.
2. Communicating in Health and Social Care
   Explore how effective communication supports better care delivery. You’ll learn about different communication methods used in care settings and why they are crucial to professional practice.
3. Introduction to Healthcare Policy
   Understand how healthcare policies are shaped and influenced. This module looks at what drives policy decisions and highlights key issues facing care providers and those they support.
4. Reflective Practice
   Learn how to reflect on your own experiences to improve your professional skills. This module encourages self-awareness and helps you connect theory to real-life care practice.
5. Managing People in Health and Social Care
   Gain insights into recruiting, managing, and developing teams in care environments. You’ll also explore how to support change within care organisations.
6. Sociology: concepts in health and ill health

Examine how social factors like class, gender, ethnicity, and age impact people’s health. You’ll explore how society views health and illness and how these ideas influence care services.

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care – Course Modules

1. Principles underpinning Health and Social Care
   This module covers the values, codes of conduct, and frameworks that guide good practice in the sector. You’ll explore how ethics and theory shape care delivery.
2. The management of quality in Health and Social Care
   Learn what quality means in care settings and how it can be assessed and improved. This module encourages you to think from both the service provider and service user’s perspective.
3. Research Project
   Put your research skills into practice by conducting a small, focused project related to your studies or career development. This module builds confidence in independent learning and critical thinking.
4. Partnership working in Health and Social Care
   Discover the value of collaboration at different levels—between service users, professionals, and organisations. This module shows how partnership leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.
5. Working with Service Users with Complex Needs
   Explore the challenges and responsibilities of supporting individuals with multiple or long-term needs. You’ll learn how to promote autonomy and tailor care to each person’s unique situation.

Assignment Titles for Level 4 Diploma

Here are some of the key assignment topics you’ll work on during the Level 4 course:

1. Academic study skills
2. Communicating in Health and Social Care
3. An introduction to healthcare policy
4. Reflective practice
5. Managing people in Health and Social Care
6. Sociology: concepts in health and ill health

Assignment Titles for Level 5 Diploma

For the Level 5 course, assignments focus on more complex Health and Social Care concepts such as:

1. Principles underpinning Health and Social Care
2. The management of quality in Health and Social Care
3. Research project
4. Partnership working in Health and Social Care
5. Working with service users with complex needs

Am I Eligible for the Health and Social Care Course?

To join our Level 4 Health and Social Care online course, you need to be at least 18 years old and have completed your secondary education with at least 2 A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or something similar like an NVQ Level 3, don’t worry—you might still qualify based on your relevant work experience. For more details, feel free to reach out to one of our friendly team members at (8800096600)

For the Level 5 Health and Social Care course, you’ll need to have successfully finished the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Health and Social Care before enrolling.

Course Fees & Flexible Payment Options

Level 4 Diploma: £2,900
Get started with just a £20 deposit, then spread the remaining balance over 24 monthly payments of £120—completely interest-free.

Level 5 Diploma: £2,900
Begin with a £20 deposit, followed by affordable monthly instalments of £120 for 24 months, with no interest added.

Combined Level 4 & 5 Diplomas: £3,500
Pay a £20 deposit upfront, then enjoy manageable monthly payments of £145 over 24 months—interest-free.

We offer a variety of easy payment methods to suit you:

• Credit or debit card
  
• Bank transfer
  
• Interest-free monthly instalments
  
• PayPal
  
• Western Union
  
• ELCAS funding available

Career Opportunities After Your Health and Social Care Diploma

Completing both Level 4 and 5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care, along with the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree, can open doors to a rewarding career in the Health & Social Care sector. This course blends theory with practical skills, preparing you to work confidently in caring roles.

A degree in Health & Social Care equips you with a broad understanding of the field and develops the skills needed to pursue careers in health, social care, education, and leisure. After finishing your degree, you could explore career options such as:

• Community Development Worker
  
• Further Education Teacher
  
• Health Improvement Practitioner
  
• Health Service Manager
  
• Medical Sales Representative
  
• Naturopath

   

Want to learn more about career opportunities with a Health & Social Care degree? Check out Prospects Careers Advice for detailed guidance

University Progression Opportunities

After completing your online Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, you’ll have the chance to advance your studies with a third-year top-up degree—commonly called a ‘BA top-up’-at many UK universities.

You’re free to apply to any university that offers a BA top-up program, and you can choose to study either online or on campus, depending on what suits you best.

If you opt to complete your full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university via distance learning, here are some example options and their courses. Keep in mind that these fees apply to online study only; campus-based final year options are available too, but costs will vary depending on the university you select.

Anglia Ruskin University
Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (BSc Hons top-up)

University of Derby
Integrative Health and Social Care (BSc Hons top-up)

University of Bolton
Health and Social Care (BSc Hons top-up)

This progression route helps you build on your diploma and earn a full degree, opening up even more career opportunities.

Sample Certificate

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript

Qualification Number: 601/6048/2

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript

Qualification Number: 601/6049/4