are The University of Essex School of Health and Social Care offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across areas such as nursing and social work?

No. The University of Essex School of Health and Social Care offers its own distinct undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fields like nursing and social work, which are separate from the OTHM Level 5 Diploma. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits) is an OTHM-awarded qualification regulated by Ofqual, not a University of Essex degree. While the Level 5 Diploma provides Level 5 RQF credits that can sometimes support progression to Level 6 top-up degrees at various UK universities, it does not confer a University of Essex qualification. Learners must apply separately to any university for degree programmes. The Level 5 Diploma stands as a standalone management qualification focused on health and social care leadership, assessed via assignments, not university exams.