Course overview
Develop practical health and social care knowledge with an award from the University of Suffolk.
Build a flexible Level 4 foundation in health and social care through core academic study and choices across policy, wellbeing, collaboration, safeguarding and research.
Course overview
This one-year CertHE combines academic and professional development with a flexible selection of health and social care topics. Students choose modules across collaborative practice, care policy and law, wellbeing, contemporary health issues, safeguarding and research while completing 120 credits in total.
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 120 credits completed over 1 year. Optional modules are shown separately where the official curriculum requires a choice.
Curriculum
Complete the published 120-credit curriculum.
04Level 4 · Trimester 1 core
20 credits
20 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 1 core
20 credits
- Developing Academic Skills for Higher Education20 credits
04Level 4 · Trimester 1 option
Choose one · 20 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 1 option
Choose one · 20 credits
- Professional Development Skills
- Introduction to Health & Social Care
04Level 4 · Trimester 2 options
Choose two · 40 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 2 options
Choose two · 40 credits
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Introduction to Care Policy & Law
- Understanding Health & Wellbeing
04Level 4 · Trimester 3 options
Choose two · 40 credits
Level 4 · Trimester 3 options
Choose two · 40 credits
- Contemporary Health Issues
- Safeguarding in Care
- Introduction to Research
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 should meet the University of Suffolk's standard undergraduate entry requirements for Level 4 study.
- 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.
Complete a flexible 120-credit Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education.
Choose modules aligned with professional and academic interests.
Develop knowledge of policy, wellbeing, safeguarding and research.
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 and social care support
- Community wellbeing
- Care coordination
- Health administration
- Progression to further health study
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 for the one-year course.