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The Level 5 Health and Social Care Management Diploma Online (120 Credits) typically requires 1200 total qualification time hours. Most learners complete the programme within six to twelve months, depending on study intensity. As an online distance learning qualification, it offers flexible pacing, allowing you to balance work and study. There is no strict deadline, but consistent engagement with units and assessments ensures timely progression. This duration aligns with standard RQF Level 5 expectations, providing a realistic timeframe for mastering management principles in health and social care settings before advancing to Level 6.