Anglia Ruskin University London (ARUL)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health and Social Care
Course overview
This MBA Health and Social Care degree is designed for professionals who are responsible for leading policy, strategy, and services in healthcare organisations. The course addresses the unique challenges facing professionals in the public, private, or voluntary sectors. Students will develop their strategic leadership skills in healthcare management, gaining insights into contemporary issues like service improvement, business planning, and finance. Lecturers with extensive healthcare sector experience ensure that the content is both practical and relevant.
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
Applicants must have the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.
Applicants should have been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.
If you did not achieve the required grades but can demonstrate suitable life/work skills, you are still encouraged to apply.
Modules
- Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics20 credits
- Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Data Analytics and Demand Management20 credits
- Leadership and Human Capital Management in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Strategic Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Postgraduate Integrative Project40 credits
Career prospects
This MBA is ideal for professionals in healthcare who aim to progress into senior management or policy-making positions. Graduates will be well-positioned for leadership roles across healthcare organisations and social care institutions. The qualification will enhance employability and career development, particularly in sectors facing staffing shortages.
- Healthcare Manager
- Policy Advisor
- Clinical Director
- Health Service Consultant
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Social Care Director
- Health and Social Care Entrepreneur
Teaching and assessment
The MBA Health and Social Care is assessed through assignments, presentations, and a dissertation. The dissertation requires in-depth research on a healthcare or social care-related organisational issue, applying strategic management and service improvement principles.
Assessments are designed to develop leadership, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving skills essential for healthcare management roles.
Campus locations
Import and Export Buildings
2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE
Fees and funding
2026/27: Home: £8,500 / Year | International: £19,200
2026/26: Home: £8,500 / Year | International: £20,200
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page for more information.
For 2026-2028 entry, the maximum government-approved postgraduate tuition fee for UK students is £8,500 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2026-2028 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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