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Health and Social Care courses
If you’re interested in health and social care, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to move up the career ladder or simply have a personal interest in caring for others, our health and social care courses can help you make a difference. Explore the degree, diploma and certificate courses we have to offer.
Health and Social Care
Degrees
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Health and Social Care
Diplomas
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Health and Social Care
Certificates
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
Why study Health and Social Care with The Open University?
You’ll be studying with one of the largest and most innovative providers of educational opportunities and learning solutions in the health and social care sector. For over 30 years, we have been delivering supported and open distance learning in this field, creating highly respected materials for use across this fast-changing industry.
The benefits of studying health and social care with us are:
Earn while you learn – our flexible study is designed to fit around your work and home life.
We work with employers, including the NHS, social services and the voluntary sector, providing qualifications that meet their changing needs.
You’ll gain a broad understanding of the diverse practices, settings and influential factors that make up and affect this sector.
We offer a wide range of courses, whatever your level of experience or interest. Choose what is right for you.
Careers in Health and Social Care
Health and social care services are changing – care is increasingly complex, and new challenges include the management of continuity of care, long-term conditions, rehabilitation, dementia, and end-of-life care. Studying for a qualification with The Open University can open up career opportunities for you in this growing sector.
Our range of courses in health and social care can help you start or progress your career in:
Healthcare and care management
Youth, social, welfare and justice sectors
Health education
Third sector
Family and community support
If you'd like to become a Registered Nurse or Social Worker, you'll need to study our Nursing or Social Work degrees. These courses provide you with an accredited route to qualify to work in these fields.
Take advantage of part-time study while you gain on-the-job experience in the sector. Studying health and social care with the OU has a flexible, step-on/step-off model that allows progression and development when it’s most convenient for you.
Health and Social Care standalone modules
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Health and Social Care modules
All Health and Social Care courses
Browse all the Health and Social Care courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Health and Social Care courses
