BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management begins at Level 5, so you join in year 2 rather than starting from the first year. You need completed Level 4 study of 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence. It suits people who have finished a first year of health or social care study, or a relevant HNC. Evening classes are listed in Birmingham, Leeds and at Holborn in London. The university states Chartered Management Institute accreditation leading to the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, and endorsement by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management. The next intake is December 2026. AF Education checks whether your credits are accepted and helps England-resident UK home students with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BSc (Hons) (Level 5)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Evening
- Location
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- the Birmingham campus
- the Leeds campus
- the Holborn campus in London
- the Stratford campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- December 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 BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management in year 2.
Entry routes for mature students
This course starts at Level 5 (year 2). Entry normally needs completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE. 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 courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply. If you used student finance for earlier study, that can affect what you can borrow, so we check your position first.
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How often you study
Full-time evening study is listed at Birmingham, Leeds, and Holborn in London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Year 2 entry or the Level 4 start?
This page is the Level 5 (year 2) entry to the BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management. The Level 4 start of the same degree begins in year 1 and asks for A levels and GCSEs or relevant work experience instead of earlier university-level study. Joining at Level 5 means you study Levels 5 and 6 only, so it typically takes 2 years to the degree rather than 3. You graduate with the same honours award; the difference is where you start, and here successful completion includes the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, and the course is endorsed by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management. Arden also lists year 2 entry for this degree on a weekday daytime timetable (weekday year 2 page).
Who can join in year 2
Arden's Level 5 entry requirements ask for completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. Evening classes suit care workers on day shifts who already hold Level 4 credit in a health or care subject. AF Education confirms with Arden whether your previous study is accepted before you apply. This route is for UK home students living in England.
Student Finance when you have studied before
Previous study changes how many years of Tuition Fee Loan you get. GOV.UK says the number of years is normally the length of your current course plus 1 year, minus the number of years of previous study, and even a short time on a course counts as a year; any years left are applied to the final years of the course (source: GOV.UK). For a 2-year year 2 entry after one year of earlier higher education study, that works out as 2 + 1 − 1 = 2 years. The full-time Tuition Fee Loan for 2026/27 is up to £9,790, and a Maintenance Loan is up to £14,135 at the London campuses or up to £10,830 if you live away from home outside London (source: GOV.UK). AF Education can check your previous study before you apply.
Your evening week
Year 2 entry runs on a evening timetable at London (Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham and Leeds. The next intake is December 2026. Campus courses like this typically need 1 to 2 campus days a week at about 2 to 4 hours a day, plus independent study, and your exact timetable is confirmed by Arden before you enrol.
Course overview from Arden University
The BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management is the ideal choice for newcomers wanting to enter the field, current professionals looking to transition into their first management role, as well as developing managers seeking to build on their skills. Our course content reflects the growing demands of the health and care sector, allowing you to develop and hone real-world skills all while gaining a valuable qualification. This route opens doors to an endless range of exciting opportunities, helping you build a career that creates real and meaningful change in people’s lives.
In addition to being a high quality honours degree, the course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). That means that upon successful completion, you’ll receive the CMI level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, demonstrating your ability to succeed in health and social care management roles. The course is endorsed by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) meaning it’s recognised for its excellence in teaching both management and health and social care skills, and can serve as a fast-track to professional development.
An innovative approach to health and care management is the only answer to the extensive changes the sector has experienced in the last years. The course has been developed in correspondence with the ever-growing needs of the health and social care sector, highlighting the emerging digital and leadership competencies required of today’s professionals and managers.
So, if you’re looking for a quality health and social care-oriented degree that will help you take on the sector’s most pressing workplace matters with confidence, look no further than our BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management.
With the introduction of integrated care systems, the demand for highly trained professionals and managers in health and social care will most certainly increase. Our unique offering combines health and care with management principles, providing a foundation for you to both develop and build new skills for your current or future managerial roles. This includes those working or aspiring to work within NHS Trusts, social care, private clinics, charitable sectors, or within local councils or the wider health profession.
So, whether you’re looking for a career change, to develop new skills, or career progression, the course offers a pathway for you to achieve your ambitions. On top of this, gaining CMI status opens new doors for professionals in the field and can act as a fast-track to career development and progression.
Upon graduation, you may find yourself managing a health or social care setting, developing public health campaigns or policy, researching key health and care issues, working in medical technology, developing quality assurance practises, or even working in community health care development.
With a BSc Health and Care Management course under your belt, you could work in the National Health Service (NHS), in the vast social care sector, with a private healthcare provider, or for a voluntary or not-for-profit organisation in a range of settings, including:
- Health service management
- Social care Registered Manager roles
- Service implementation, improvement, or transformation
- Health and care funding opportunities and applications
- Strategy development
- Communications and engagement
- Partnership or collaboration building
- Training needs management
- Workforce development
How this course differs
This page is BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management at Arden University: Level 5, no foundation year, Full Time (Evening), at Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
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| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management this page | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekend | Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management with Foundation | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
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BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management
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Birmingham
Lock 14, 39 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ
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Leeds
7 Park Square, Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW
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Holborn
Buchanan House, 4th floor, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX
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Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
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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 Evening (full 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.
Do I get a CMI qualification?
Course notes state CMI accreditation leading to the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, plus IHSCM endorsement.
Can I join year 2 of Health and Care Management with an HNC or CertHE?
Often, yes, if it is relevant. Arden asks for 120 Level 4 credits in a relevant subject or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education checks with Arden before you apply.
How long does year 2 entry to Health and Care Management take?
Typically 2 years full-time, because you start at Level 5 and complete Levels 5 and 6. The Level 4 start of the same degree typically takes 3 years.
How many years of Tuition Fee Loan will I get after previous study?
GOV.UK's normal rule is course length plus 1 year, minus years of previous study, with part years counting as a full year. For example, one earlier year of study on a 2-year course leaves 2 years of Tuition Fee Loan.
Which year 2 timetable should I pick for Health and Care Management?
This page is the evening route at London (Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham and Leeds. Arden also offers year 2 entry on weekday timetables at London (Ealing and Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Pick the one that fits your work pattern.
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