The Level 5 diploma on its own: six modules, 60 credits, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month for twelve months, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.
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Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“I recently completed an MQF Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma with Elephant and Cross, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. … I was particularly impressed with how responsive they were to my emails and phone calls. … They always replied promptly, which made me feel valued as a student.”
“Elephant & Cross is the best and easiest way to obtain Level 4 and Level 5 without having to quit your job. … You can study at your own pace with no assignments deadlines. … I enjoyed studying here and I thank the administrator for the establishment of ‘Elephant and Cross’.”
“I had a very positive experience with Elephant & Cross from start to finish. … Their support and guidance throughout the entire process were excellent, and I always felt well informed at every step. … I never encountered any problems along the way and their professionalism really stood out. … I also look forward to continuing my studies with Elephant & Cross in the future.”
€220 a month, interest free, for twelve months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
The six Level 5 modules of the full diploma, on their own. For people who hold a Level 4 already and want the shorter route. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback. Want the Level 4 modules as well? That is the 120-credit diploma.
Collaboration between professionals, individuals and carers; models of partnership working.
Safeguarding frameworks and reporting; identifying and responding to abuse or neglect.
Promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing health inequalities; running health education campaigns.
Leading teams in care environments; resolving conflict and lifting performance.
Supervision for development and accountability; models and ethics of supervision.
Planning and carrying out research in care settings; data for evidence-based improvement.
Awarded by Arden University
Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.
About the BSc top-up
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation, and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Diplomas in Malta · Diplomas in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
The formal entry is a Level 4 qualification or equivalent. You must be 16 or over, with good written English and a computer with internet. Choose what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to supporting their students every step of the way. … I would especially like to commend Andrew Critien for his unwavering support and dedication, making the entire process smoother and less stressful.”
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You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid experience working in care, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and are recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through six written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
Most students finish in 6 to 10 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management at Arden University, online, in one year.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”