Course overview
Develop practical health and social care knowledge with an award from the University of Suffolk.
Top up a relevant Level 4 qualification through advanced study of health promotion, leadership, service improvement, community wellbeing and applied research.
Course overview
This Level 5 entry route builds on prior health and social care study and leads to an honours degree over two years. Its multidisciplinary curriculum connects physical and mental wellbeing with health promotion, leadership, partnership working, ethical decision-making, service improvement and an advanced research project.
Study location and delivery
The programme is available at study centres in London and Manchester and is awarded by the University of Suffolk.
Course structure
The published course structure comprises 240 credits completed over 2 years. Optional modules are shown separately where the official curriculum requires a choice.
Curriculum
Complete the published 240-credit curriculum.
05Level 5 · Trimester 1
40 credits
40 credits
Level 5 · Trimester 1
40 credits
- Leadership and Management of Health & Social Care20 credits
- Advanced Health Promotion and Behavioural Change20 credits
05Level 5 · Trimester 2 core
20 credits
20 credits
Level 5 · Trimester 2 core
20 credits
- Community Health & Well-being: Development & Equity20 credits
05Level 5 · Trimester 2 option
Choose one · 20 credits
Level 5 · Trimester 2 option
Choose one · 20 credits
- Inter-professional Collaboration & Partnership Working
- Mental Health Promotion and Resilience
05Level 5 · Trimester 3 core
20 credits
20 credits
Level 5 · Trimester 3 core
20 credits
- Applied Research and Evaluation in Health & Well-being20 credits
05Level 5 · Trimester 3 option
Choose one · 20 credits
Level 5 · Trimester 3 option
Choose one · 20 credits
- Digital Technologies in Health and Well-being
- Health and Well-being in the Workplace
06Level 6 · Trimester 1 core
20 credits
20 credits
Level 6 · Trimester 1 core
20 credits
- Ethical Leadership & Decision-making in Health & Well-being20 credits
06Level 6 · Trimester 1 option
Choose one · 20 credits
Level 6 · Trimester 1 option
Choose one · 20 credits
- Financial Management & Resource Planning in Health & Well-being
- Global Health and Well-being
06Level 6 · Trimester 2 core
20 credits
20 credits
Level 6 · Trimester 2 core
20 credits
- Innovation, Change Management & Service Improvement20 credits
06Level 6 · Trimester 2 option
Choose one · 20 credits
Level 6 · Trimester 2 option
Choose one · 20 credits
- Ageing Populations: Health and Well-being
- Strategic Health and Advocacy
06Level 6 · Trimester 3
40 credits
40 credits
Level 6 · Trimester 3
40 credits
- Advanced Research Project (Dissertation)40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Teaching uses lectures, tutorials, workshops, group discussions and presentations.
Coursework can include assignments, reports, case studies, projects and group work. Exact assessment methods and weighting should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and admissions requirements
- Applicants need 120 appropriate credits at Level 4, such as a relevant Certificate of Higher Education in Health & Social Care.
- Non-standard applications are considered case by case and may include an admissions interview.
- Applicants using professional experience should provide a CV, personal statement, relevant work evidence or professional qualifications and an independent reference.
- Final admission approval is made by the University of Suffolk.
English language
- English should normally be demonstrated through GCSE English at grade 4/C, CEFR B2 in all components, Level 2 Functional Skills or an accepted equivalent.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The listed tuition fees are those published for the 2026/27 academic year.
Fees may change for later academic years; confirm the amount for the selected intake before applying.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Top up 120 relevant Level 4 credits to a full honours degree.
Apply leadership, promotion and service-improvement principles to health and wellbeing.
Complete a 40-credit advanced research dissertation.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Health promotion
- Community wellbeing
- Health and social care management
- Service coordination
- Health advocacy
- Applied health research
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is available at study centres in London and Manchester.
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by the University of Suffolk.
When can I start?
A current intake date is not published on the course page. Confirm the next available start date before applying.
How much is the course?
Published 2026/27 tuition is £9,535 per year, giving an indicative two-year total of £19,070.