Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management

Course Overview

AU online Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management course has been developed in consultation with senior leaders from the NHS, Skills for Care, and Skills for Health to ensure you gain the professional expertise needed to get your career started in the sector.

Taking a modern and digital-first approach, AU course content is regularly updated to meet the needs of the sector. That means you’ll gain the leadership skills required to face today’s most pressing health and care challenges. During your studies, you’ll have access to valuable learning and networking resources from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute for Health and Social Care Management (IHSCM).

This CertHE is the ideal choice if you’re currently unsure about committing to a full degree course, for newcomers wanting to enter the field, and for current professionals looking to gain a qualification to progress their careers. After you graduate, you’ll also have the chance to progress onto AU DipHE and gain your diploma or complete a full undergraduate degree if you wish to do so.

Arden is one of the only universities in the UK offering CertHE leadership courses contextualised for health and care. By undertaking this course, you’ll have better opportunities to apply for workplace funding than on a standard undergraduate degree.

Entry requirements

At Arden University applications are consider on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – Arden team is more than happy to discuss your application.

Eligibility

Level 4 CertHE Heath and Care Management

Passes in two subjects at GCE A Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
If you can’t fulfil these requirements, Arden will also consider applications that demonstrate significant skills and responsibility in a health and/or care role.

Course fee

International Fee	Fee
fee per level:	£5500

UK Fee	Fee
fee per level:	£6,935

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

English proficiency

For students whose English is not their first language, IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.

AU’ll give you all the support you need to succeed. Then, when you graduate from the CertHE course, you’ll be able to progress on to the rest of the degree course if you decide it’s right for you.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (AU recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

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Course details and modules

An innovative approach to health and care management is the only answer to the extensive changes the sector has experienced in the last years. This course has been developed in line with the ever-growing needs of the health and social care sector, highlighting the emerging skills required of today’s professionals and managers.

How do Arden University assess students?

AU assess students using diverse methods that go beyond traditional exams, especially in postgraduate certificate programs. Instead of exams, these programs employ practical, real-world assessments tailored to meet individual needs and help students develop transferable skills for their future careers. These assessments may include:

Essays: Developing critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Consultancy Reports: Addressing real-world challenges with professional insights.
Recorded Presentations: Enhancing communication and presentation abilities.
Case Studies: Applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
E-Portfolios: Showcasing personal and academic achievements through organized digital collections.
Visual Research: Combining creativity and analytical skills to present research visually.

This approach ensures that students gain valuable, hands-on experience relevant to their career goals

Modules

The course has been developed in line 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. By covering the most relevant topics in the field, your modules ensure you’ll graduate with the skills you need to succeed.

Level 4 core modules (20 credits each)

Essential Skills for Health & Care Management
Meeting the Needs of Service Users
Communication & Interprofessional Collaboration
Health Promotion
Inclusive Rights Based Safeguarding in Health and Care
Independent Regulation of Health and Care in the UK

Career prospects

The Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management provides you with a solid foundation in health and social care and sets the stage for joining the profession or continuing your studies.

What can I do after Arden University?

With a Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management under your belt, you could work in the National Health Service (NHS), the vast social care sector, with a private healthcare provider, or for a voluntary or not-for-profit organization. Arden have a dedicated careers and employability team that will support you during your studies to achieve your career ambitions.

Just some of the roles you might want to consider include:

Health service management
Social care management
Registered Manager roles
Health promotion and education
Public health initiatives

Part-time online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

AU online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at university. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and access to AU Library Portal. The portal includes an extensive digital library including thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and academic and industry databases which you can use to research your assignments and projects. All of these materials are provided to you free of charge and contain all the research information you’ll need to complete your degree with us.

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate AU study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have your Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with like-minded students who you can meet with through AU Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. AU have even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend their course in person because of a disability. If you’re a student from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland you can find information on Living Cost Loans from your student finance body.

Introducing your Digital Backpack

Once you’ve enrolled on your CertHE course with Arden you’ll get access to your Digital Backpack, a toolkit of digital resources AU’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us.

Here are some of the digital resources you’ll have available from day one of your course:

Office 365 subscription

AU set you up with a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 during your studies, completely free of charge, helping you create and manage your coursework and assignments in one handy cloud location.

Zoom video conferencing

Zoom is integrated into AU online learning platform, ilearn. This makes it seamless to attend lectures from any location and on any device.

Career services through Arden Futures

Careers support available through Arden Futures, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer.

BibliU online library access

BibliU’s online library was founded to help you avoid having to pay hefty fees for your study texts, so you’ll find it a user-friendly and intuitive resource. After selecting a book or article from BibliU, it’ll become yours to keep and refer back to.

Togetherall mental health support

All Arden University students have access to mental health support from Togetherall, which includes free online welfare services, as well as advice for students and well-being support.