The Level 5 Adult Care in Leadership and Management programme is designed for a diverse range of individuals seeking to advance their careers in the adult care sector. This programme is particularly suitable for those who already have some experience in care roles and are looking to move into leadership and management positions. It is ideal for those aspiring to lead teams, manage care services, and ensure high standards of care provision.
You can view The Open University regulations here.
Each module is worth 30 credits.
(Level 4)
(Level 5)
48 UCAS Points and GCSE English and Maths at grades C/4 or above. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk. Admission to the programme is also possible for mature students without formal qualifications but with equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 5 hours per week in an adult care setting for the duration of the module/programme (paid, unpaid/voluntary are acceptable) Full details are available at the following link: https://ucp.ac.uk/supporting-you/ucp-policies/
Students will actively demonstrate their self-awareness of their own practice competencies through a variety of assignments, including presentations, written reports, portfolios, written reflections, and implementation plans based on their placement or workplace, students will support both their own and their peers’ professional development. This will be achieved through self-reflection, peer feedback, and active participation in class activities such as role-playing exercises that simulate real-world scenarios.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate. All students are encouraged to identify work experience to aid their career development.A minimum of 5 hours per week in an adult care setting for the duration of the module/programme (paid, unpaid/voluntary are acceptable)
You will be entitled to receive a £1,000 bursary to invest on things that would benefit your career progression when you progress from Level 4 to Level 5 – a reward for your dedication and success!
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Peterborough
January 2025 (Tuesdays), September 2025
The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students will be £7500 which is lower compared with many other universities.Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
Full-time: Two modules per semester
Part-time: One module per semester
The approach is blended, consisting of one hour of online delivery per week, along with two three-hour, face-to-face sessions per module.
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