BSc (Hons) Healthcare Leadership

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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Leadership

Whether you want to work within the public or private healthcare sector, or set out as an entrepreneur, studying this course will impart the knowledge and employability skills that can fast-track you onto the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This course will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to work in a health and social care environment anywhere in the world. The course will also encourage you to become entrepreneurs and future leaders in healthcare. You will have opportunities to develop the skills required to analyse complex contemporary healthcare organisations with a business-focused mind. Business analysis is a critical factor in determining organisational options as it forms the basis for negotiating, planning and execution to deliver on organisational goals.

Academic Journey

Campus: London

Duration: 3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation

Available Starts: September, January, May

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Institution Code: L63

Inside the Learning Segments

Foundation Year

Academic and Study Skills
Data and Digital Skills
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Foundations of Healthcare

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 (Healthcare

Local:

ARU London’s standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. 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 admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for more information.

International Students Undergraduate Entry Requirements

To join the first year of our undergraduate course you’ll need one of the following.

GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country: see our country-specific entry requirements.

If you’ve completed study at university level in the UK or your home country, you may be eligible to enter directly into Year 2 or 3 of a related degree course at ARU. Find out more about transferring to ARU.

Discover Your Career Direction

The skills you gain from this course will prepare you for leadership and management roles across the healthcare sector, while also opening opportunities in public health, healthcare consultancy, health policy, private healthcare, and related industries.

During your studies, there will be opportunities to develop your employability through activities such as CV workshops, interview preparation, career guidance, leadership development, and networking with healthcare professionals and prospective employers.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but the associated jobs must interest you.

Associated Jobs:

To learn more about where this course can take you, visit the guide from our Employability team.

Home Students

2025/26: £9,535

2026/27: £9,790

2027/28: £9,790

Total Fee: £29,115

Foundation year will cost £9,790 for the 2026-2027 academic year

International Students

2025/26: £16,700

2026/27: £17,500

2027/28: £17,500

Total Fee: £51,700

For international students studying their undergraduate degree with ARU London the tution fee will be £17,500 per year (2026/27).

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