Health and Care Management

Health and care management sits at the intersection of management science and the complex organisational world of health and social care. It is a discipline concerned with how healthcare organisations are led, how services are planned and delivered, how resources are allocated under pressure, and how quality and safety are maintained across systems that are at once technically demanding and deeply human. As the NHS and social care sector face increasing pressures from an ageing population, technological change, and constrained finances, skilled managers with a genuine understanding of the sector are essential.

This three-year full-time degree at Arden University develops your understanding of health and social care systems alongside the management knowledge needed to contribute to and lead within them. You will study organisational behaviour, finance, strategy, and quality management, situated within the specific context of health and care delivery. The programme uses a blended learning approach, combining in-person teaching with online study, making it accessible to students who may already have some professional experience in health or care settings.

A typical entry tariff of 88 points reflects an open approach to admissions that values motivation and relevant experience alongside academic qualifications.

Graduates from health and care management programmes are well placed for careers in NHS management, social care leadership, health consultancy, public health organisations, and the voluntary sector. Roles span service management, operations, commissioning, quality improvement, and policy implementation. Many graduates go on to senior management positions within health trusts, local authorities, or care providers, while others move into consultancy or policy roles at regional or national level.

Postgraduate study in health management, public health, social care, or business administration is a natural continuation for those who want to develop leadership expertise further.