Course overview
Build degree-level knowledge through practical, career-focused study.
Develop leadership, finance, public health, digital health, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service-management skills.
Course overview
This professionally focused degree prepares students for management and leadership responsibilities across health and care services. It connects the needs of service users with public health, finance, multidisciplinary working, digital leadership, analytics, quality and project management.
Study options
The course is available through UK-campus blended learning and flexible online study. Arden currently lists Daytime blended, Evening blended, Weekend blended attendance for the campus route. Online study is designed around flexible access to teaching materials and scheduled academic support.
Professional development
Learning and assessment are designed to connect academic knowledge with current professional practice and transferable workplace skills.
Curriculum
Explore the complete Level 4, 5 and 6 module structure.
04Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
- Essential Skills for Health & Care Management20 credits
- Meeting the Needs of Service Users20 credits
- Planetary Health20 credits
- Health Promotion20 credits
- Supporting Dignity and Respect Through Ethical Principles and Theories20 credits
- Communication & Interprofessional Collaboration20 credits
05Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
- Leadership Theory & Concepts for Health & Care Management20 credits
- Fundamentals of Health & Care Finance20 credits
- Public Health20 credits
- Resource Planning in Multidisciplinary Working20 credits
- Digital Health Leadership20 credits
- Evidence Based Practice20 credits
06Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
- Global Health and Sustainability20 credits
- Health Analytics and Planning20 credits
- Total Quality Management in Health & Care20 credits
- Project Management20 credits
- Independent Study for Health and Care Management20 credits
- Coaching and Leadership20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses applied health and care scenarios, reports, presentations, projects and evidence-based analysis.
Tasks develop the management, communication and quality-improvement skills used across multidisciplinary services.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Two subjects at GCE A Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
- A recognised Access to Higher Education programme or an accepted equivalent may also be considered.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that published fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, rather than the application date.
Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be charged the fee associated with their home country.
Funding your study
This course is listed as eligible for Student Loans Company funding to help with tuition fees and other study expenses, subject to personal eligibility.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Successful graduates also receive a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
Apply evidence, analytics, finance and digital leadership to health and care services.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Health service management
- Social care management
- Care coordination
- Public health support
- Quality improvement
- Project management
- Health administration
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Can I study this course online?
Yes. Arden currently lists a flexible online route for this degree.
Is UK-campus study available?
Yes. Current UK locations are Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham. Exact campus and timetable availability depends on the selected intake.
When can I start?
The current application options list September 2026, October 2026, November 2026, February 2027. Exact availability should be confirmed before application.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.