# Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership

> Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership is designed to enable learners to develop a sound understanding of tools, techniques and models to practice at the operational and strategic level of any care organisation.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-7-postgraduate-diploma-in-health-and-social-care-leadership/787
- Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college)
- Price: £575 (was £990), buy online
- Study method: Online, On Demand
- Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced
- Level: Advanced
- Qualification: Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership
- Includes: certificate
- Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Health and Social Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-and-social-care)
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## Description

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership is designed to enable learners to develop a sound understanding of tools, techniques and models to practice at the operational and strategic level of any care organisation.

It combines management theories with leadership practices for learners who are new to the profession or working professionals who are seeking personal and professional development in their related profession.

Throughout this course, you will be able to engage yourself in the role required of an effective manager to develop and implement a strategic plan; develop, manage and lead human resources; promote healthcare products and services; work as an entrepreneur to bring change and implement innovative management processes for a project and to lead the organisation as a competitive leader.

**Structure**

There are six units to complete in this course. Each unit has 20 credits.

- Strategic Management for Health and Social Care Managers
- Strategic Leadership for Health and Social Care Managers
- Managing and Leading Human Resources
- Strategic Marketing for Health and Social Care Managers
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Research Methods

**How will you study?**

You will study on our user-friendly virtual learning platform as a lifetime studying member to access course materials, and assignment contents - available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.

**Assessment Methods**

Assessment methods include only assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will be required to submit each unit's assignment to pass the unit and achieve unit credits.

**Results and Certificate**

Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits. EBMA will issue the qualification certificate and the final transcript .

**Who is this course for?**

This qualification is useful for a variety of purposes

- personal and professional development for working people
- career change or
- Learners who are wishing to combine this qualification to achieve an additional Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management or Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and then achieve MBA or MSC at the dissertation stage.

**Entry Requirements**

We expect learners to have good knowledge of the subject.

**Careers**

Learners will have career opportunities to work in senior management positions within the care sector/industry. Learners can also progress to Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. At level 8, you will work more at the strategic level for the care organisation.

## Curriculum

- Strategic Management for Health and Social Care
- Strategic Leadership for Health and Social Care
- Managing and Leading Human Resources
- Research Methods
- Strategic Marketing
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation

## Who is this course for?

This qualification is useful for a variety of purposes personal and professional development for working people career change or Learners who are wishing to combine this qualification to achieve an additional Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management or Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership and then achieve MBA or MSC at the dissertation stage.

## Entry requirements

We expect learners to have good knowledge of the subject.

## Certificates

Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits. EBMA will issue the qualification certificate and the final transcript .

## Career path

Learners will have career opportunities to work in senior management positions within the care sector/industry. Learners can also progress to Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. At level 8, you will work more at the strategic level for the care organisation.