Health and Social Care (W69)

Open University

Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

Health and Social Care (W69) DipHE is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 2-4 years.

About this course

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

- Examines new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

Related Courses

Course Details

Qualification
Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
2-4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies