Description
Organisations that safeguard the welfare of others need specialist management. This 2 year Higher National Diploma (HND) trains you in the operations that keep UK health and social services running effectively.
You will learn through practical assignments that focus on the real-world challenges you will face in your career. These assessment methods can include coursework, presentations and group projects that prepare you for management in health and social care.
This course covers the key operations that shape the health and social care sector. Subjects include managing human resources, managing finances and facilitating change all within a health and social care context. You will also undertake your own research project.
This course is accredited by Edexcel.
Career direction
After completing this course, you can seek a career within the business and administration areas so vital to health and social care. These areas could include human resources, healthcare analysts and healthcare planners or more managerial jobs within the Health and Social Care settings in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
Study in a city with more opportunities
London has a wide range of health and social care institutions for you to join after you graduate. These include public, private and specialist institutions. Patients also vary, ranging from young people to the aged and the handicapped. London boasts outstanding facilities and opportunities for driven industry professionals.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline as soon as possible Tuition fee- GBP 6000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 9500 Year (Non-EEA)
- English
Course Content
The programme consists of 16 modules and ends with a research project, which you can tailor to suit your specific interests and career goals.
Course Modules
Year 1
- Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations
- Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
- Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
- Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care
- Managing Human Resources in Health and Social Care
- Managing Financial Resources in Health and Social Care
Year 2
- Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care
- Supporting Independent Living
- Supporting Significant Life Events
- The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care
- Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care
- Managing Quality in Health and Social Care
- Health Promotion
- Research Project
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
At least 18 years of age, 4 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or 120 UCAS points or equivalent qualification. Mature students without the above qualifications will be considered according to their aptitude, experience, and qualifications.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than London School of Business and Finance.