Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-Up)

Introduction

Study our top-up course and achieve a full honours degree that’s relevant to your current job. Our distance learning Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited course lets you study while you work, and gives you the skills to manage and lead teams.

We were named Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

CMI accreditation provides you with a number of benefits, including professional accreditation and receiving an industry recognised CMI professional qualification.

Our course will develop you personally and professionally and provide the tools you need to achieve your career potential. You’ll build your ability to work as an effective team leader in settings involving people from different disciplines and agencies.

You’ll advance your understanding of the latest approaches to leadership in health and social care. You’ll develop your research awareness and analytical skills. You’ll learn to use higher level strategies for solving practical problems, and you’ll understand how better to implement, influence and adapt to change in your workplace. You’ll also explore individual and team behaviours and the impact of staff on the successful implementation of change.

Students on this course work in the NHS, the voluntary and private sectors and the military, leading to interesting discussions.

This course is delivered entirely by distance learning, so you can learn from anywhere, at any time, without needing to come to ARU. This means you’ll need access to a computer and the internet, plus basic IT skills.

You’ll use our virtual learning environment as well as our digital library, which provides access to electronic journals, e-books, databases and much more.

You’ll also do work-based learning in your current setting. Your study will be directly relevant to your job even though you’ll be investigating wider leadership and management themes.

You’ll prepare for the course online, in advance, with the support of a helpful tutor. You’ll also take part in an online induction which encourages socialising with fellow students and, through a variety of activities, provides a strong foundation for online learning.

Induction takes place two weeks before the start of the course and you’ll need to be registered to take part. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply a minimum of four weeks before the start of the course to ensure the application process is complete.

Course Options

• 1 year (September start)
• 1 year (January start)
• 2 years (September start)
• 2 years (January start)

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 1 year (September start)
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Distance learning
• FEES: £5,300 Distance learning students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

1 year part-time (September start)

• Year 1

Year 1

You’ll study four modules over one academic year, covering leadership practice, evaluating research and strategic management in the health and social care environment, culminating in your Major Project, which is your independent piece of research.

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help you and your tutors measure your progress on each module, including reflective practice, essays and a major project, as well as the sharing of ideas and critical thoughts in an online setting.

Core Modules

• Leadership Practice in Health and Social Care
• Strategic Management in Health and Social Care
• Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice
• Undergraduate Major Project (delivered over two terms)

Entry Requirements

• 120 Level 4 & 120 Level 5 credits from a relevant subject such as a Dip HE Nursing. Applicants must also be working in a related field.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• You must be a health and social care professional with at least one year full time or equivalent part time experience.
• When you apply you must include your transcript for the course you are using to gain entry e.g. DipHE Nursing, DipHE Paramedic Science. You must also include either the course or module learning outcomes for your prior learning course.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees for Distance Learning Students (2024/25)

• £5,300 Distance learning students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

Facilities and Accreditation

Outstanding Student Support

Join our student community and:

• learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
• benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university
• make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources
• access support with careers and employability, study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.

Chartered Management Institute

Our distance learning Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You'll benefit from professional accreditation, receiving an industry recognised CMI professional qualification, and more.

Lecturers

Rhyddhi Chakraborty

Senior Lecturer

Careers

On graduating from this course, you’ll be able to apply for leadership roles within your own career pathway or move into higher management positions elsewhere.

Although the course relates to health and social care, it delivers wider management and leadership skills which are attractive to employers in other sectors.

Danny

“Reflective practice is a huge aspect of the degree and I have been continually encouraged to reflect upon my practices and challenge myself.”