This diploma develops your critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, which is essential in today's fast-changing care sector. Health and social care professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed. Through your studies you’ll develop the skills you need for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll also gain an understanding of how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services.**Key features of the course**- Applies new ideas to real life issues and situations that affect us all- Helps you to develop as an independent and reflective learner- Explores the context and processes of change- Discover new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
February 2027
Online/Distance
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.