Health and Social Care

Course Overview

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career path. Our MBA in Health and Social Care is designed to help you develop the practical skills and confidence needed to lead in this vital sector. Whether you are looking to step up into management or explore new entrepreneurial opportunities, this programme gives you a clear understanding of everyday challenges and strategic solutions in health and social care organisations.

Health and social care is the largest employment sector in the UK, playing an essential role in supporting communities and individuals. Recent events have shown just how important strong, compassionate leadership is in this field. Our programme focuses on what you actually need to know to manage policies, services, and teams across public, private, and non-profit settings. With support from our experienced tutors, you can be sure your learning will be highly relevant to the real world of modern care management.

Entry Requirements

We believe in making the admissions process as straightforward and welcoming as possible:

• Academic Qualifications: You will need an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
• The Interview: We invite applicants for a friendly interview with a member of our helpful admissions team.
• English Language: If English is not your primary language, you will need to complete a standard English test checking your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also happily accept a range of other recognised English language certificates.

Study & Career Progression

Standing out in the job market is important, and this MBA is focused on helping you take the next meaningful step in your career. You will graduate equipped to thrive in a variety of leadership and support roles, including:

• Advice worker
• Care manager
• Community development worker
• Community education officer
• Family support worker
• Health improvement practitioner
• Health service manager
• Youth worker

If you wish to continue your academic journey, this qualification also provides a strong foundation for further studies, such as heading to university for a PhD or applying for a Diploma in Education and Training (DET).