BSc (Hons) Healthcare Leadership at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop the skills and strategic insight needed to lead in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Whether you want to work in the public or private healthcare sector, studying Healthcare Leadership will give you essential knowledge and employability skills. Learn to analyse complex healthcare organisations with a business-focused mind.

Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the skills to analyse complex contemporary healthcare organisations with a business-focused mind. Employers from the healthcare sector have been directly involved in the design and development of this course, so you'll build the skill sets they need. Year 1: Academic and Professional Skills, The Health and Social Care Environment, Managing Quality in Health and Social Care, Business Finance. Year 2: Managing Human Resources, Sustainability in Career Development, Principles of Health Informatics, Compassionate Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare. Year 3: Executing Business Strategy, Managing Change in Healthcare Settings, Contemporary Issues in Healthcare, Undergraduate Major Project Health.

Career pathways

Prepare for leadership and management roles across the healthcare sector. As well as the healthcare leadership, you could explore careers in areas such as public health, healthcare consultancy, health policy, and related industries.

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Entry requirements

ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC. Alternatively, ARU London asks for: Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances. We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience. Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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