Professional Diploma in Adult Social Care
at Oxford International London Centre
At the OI London Centre, you can study a City & Guilds Level 3 Professional Diploma in Adult Social Care. We combine industry relevant expertise with hands-on experience to provide you with the right skills and knowledge needed to care for adults in a broad range of health or social care settings.
Course Overview
The Professional Diploma in Adult Social Care is a level 3 qualification, equivalent to A-Level study. This programme is intended for those who have a strong interest in working within the care sector, offering a potential path to employment within a short period of 9 months.
During your diploma, you will be taught all the skills you need to have a successful career in Adult Social Care.
We will cover everything from theory to practical experience, and our team will be there to support and prepare you every step of the way. As part of our programme, all students will have a 12-week work placement with our trusted local providers near our study centres.
- Receive a City and Guilds accredited diploma
- Gain real-world experience through a 12-week work placement while studying.
- Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to seek sponsored employment opportunities in the UK and apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa.
Oxford International London Centre
One of the many reasons students choose to study at the London Centre is its excellent location. Just a few minutes from the University of Greenwich and within easy reach of central London, it offers the perfect balance of campus life and city experience.
- Located in a global city, experience one of the world’s most diverse and exciting capitals.
- Enjoy world-class culture, history, and entertainment alongside your studies.
- Experienced staff are experts in teaching English and academic courses.
Course modules
This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to understand and to carry out the responsibilities of an adult care worker, including the quality assurance process within own role, nature of different working relationships, work in ways that are agreed with the employer and work in partnership with others.
This unit covers the important areas of safeguarding individuals from abuse and improper treatment. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals may be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.
This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles of mental capacity, including current legislation, codes of practice and how these principles interact.
This unit is aimed at those who work in a wide range of settings. It introduces how duty of care contributes towards safeguarding and protecting individuals’ rights.
This unit is to ensure that the those working within this sector understand the central importance of communication. They can also understand ways in which they can overcome communication barriers to ensure they are meeting communication needs and preferences of the individuals and others.
This unit is to ensure that those working within the care sector understand the skills and knowledge needed to implement and promote good practice in recording, storing and accessing information.
This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote person-centred approaches, linked with values and behaviours expected of an adult care worker.
This unit provides the learner with the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours required to implement and promote choice and independence within the role of adult care worker.
This unit enables the learner to show their knowledge and understanding of the importance of health and wellbeing and the impact of these on individuals using services.
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of services. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights and how this is linked with values and behaviours expected of an adult care worker.
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s understanding, knowledge and skills in promoting and implementing health and safety.
The purpose of this unit is to develop the learner’s understanding, knowledge and skills when supporting infection prevention and control in adult care.
The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s understanding, knowledge and skills in promoting and implementing health and safety when supporting individuals.
The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to show their knowledge and understanding of the importance of continuous development within their work role.
The aim of this unit is for the learner to understand the importance of their own personal wellbeing and the impact of this when working within their role. The learner will understand the importance of maintaining and improving their personal wellbeing, including how to access support.
Entry Requirements for
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Professional Diploma – Adult Social Care | £14,995 |
| International Foundation Diploma | £15,955 |
