Health and Care Management (DipHE) is a Diploma of Higher Education studied part-time online; this course starts at Level 5, the second year of undergraduate study. That means you join with relevant Level 4 study worth 120 credits already completed, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE. The university describes a digital-first curriculum updated for the health and care sector, with access to learning resources from the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute for Health and Social Care Management. It can suit care workers, senior carers and team leaders building supervisory skills who want a recognised award before deciding whether to continue to a full degree. The next intake is November 2026. Earlier student finance use can affect what you can borrow, so AF Education checks your record first and helps England-resident UK home students with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- Undergraduate (Level 5)
- Study mode
- Part time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- November 2026
- Year 2 entry
- Yes — starts at Level 5; applicants normally need completed Level 4 study (120 credits) or equivalent (e.g. relevant HNC or CertHE)
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits students who have completed relevant Level 4 study and want to join Health and Care Management (DipHE) in year 2.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard Level 5 / year 2 entry is completed Level 4 study (120 credits) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. AF Education confirms whether your previous study is accepted before you apply.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible part-time courses, a Tuition Fee Loan can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply. Earlier student finance use can also affect what you can borrow.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
This course is delivered online, so there are no campus days to plan around. Your study plan is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. A DipHE is a Level 5 award; how its credit maps to further study depends on the university’s rules, so AF Education confirms this with you before you apply.
Joining a DipHE at Level 5
A Diploma of Higher Education covers Levels 4 and 5. This course starts at Level 5, so the Level 4 part is covered by study you have already done: Arden's Level 5 entry requirements ask for 120 Level 4 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. Unlike the Arden BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management routes, this award ends at Level 5. If you want the full honours degree, compare the year 2 entry to the BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management instead.
Previous study and part-time Student Finance
Student Finance can fund a DipHE, and part-time courses need a course intensity of 25% or more. Previous study affects how many years of Tuition Fee Loan you get: GOV.UK says it is normally the length of your current course plus 1 year, minus years of previous study, with part years counting as a full year (source: GOV.UK). Distance learning does not normally qualify for a Maintenance Loan. AF Education checks your previous study before you apply.
Course overview from Arden University
About Health and Care Management (DipHE)
Arden University's Health and Care Management Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is a part-time, online Level 5 award for UK students who want leadership-oriented health and care study without committing immediately to a full bachelor's. Existing notes describe a modern, digital-first curriculum updated for sector needs, with access themes to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Institute for Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM) learning resources.
That DipHE structure can suit care-sector workers building supervisory capability, career changers testing higher education in health and care, and applicants who prefer a stepping-stone award before deciding on a full degree. Online part-time delivery suits people balancing shifts and family commitments.
Confirm how DipHE credit may map to further study with Arden before applying.
For UK home students exploring Student Finance England eligibility where Level 5 rules allow, AF Education can help you compare this DipHE with related Arden health and care pathways and outline a practical application checklist. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.
Health and Care Management (DipHE) is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for Health and Care Management (DipHE)
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Prefer to study from home?
If an on-campus location doesn't work for you, this course also offers an online study option — so you can still progress with a flexible learning route.
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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Which year do I join?
Year 2. This course starts at Level 5, so you need relevant Level 4 study first.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Online (part time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
Is the Health and Care Management DipHE a full degree?
No. A DipHE is a Level 5 award. Arden's BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management is the honours degree, and it also has a year 2 entry route on campus.
Can I use an HNC to join the DipHE at Level 5?
A relevant HNC or CertHE, or 120 Level 4 credits, is the entry requirement, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education checks with Arden before you apply.
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