Foundation Degree Health and Care Management (FdSc) at Arden University

Programme overview

The Health and Care Management Foundation Degree equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the health and social care management sector. This two-year qualification provides a strong academic and practical foundation, preparing you for both further study and career progression. Developed to meet the changing needs of the industry, this Level 5 qualification goes beyond the basics—helping you build leadership, critical thinking, and management skills that are essential for advancing your career. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Holborn, Stratford), Manchester.

Duration: Full-time: 2 years (Blended) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Collaborative Cultures in Health and Social Care, Entrepreneurship and Health Innovation, Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Health and Care), Sustainable Business Practice in Health and Care. Level 5: Concepts of Compassionate Leadership, Evidence-based practice in multidisciplinary working, Financial and Digital Health Development, Workplace Impact Project - Applied Work-Based Learning for Health and Social Care

Career pathways

This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in health and care management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: Minimum 60 credits from Level 2/3 qualification (e.g., GCSE, A-Levels, BTECs, Access to HE, or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 credits at level 3) Current professional C.V. Non-standard entry: 2 years’ work experience in a relevant role (industry specific work experience or professional certificates) of which some must have been completed in the last 12 months. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent Previous study in English may also be accepted

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5 each charged at this amount), UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 2 years (Blended)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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