Leadership in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

Entry is open to anyone working in a health or social care environment.

Admission to the programme normally requires an honours degree in subject related to health and social care, with a classification of 2:2 or above (or international equivalent).

Where this requirement is not met, alternative professional qualifications and experience may be considered. Please contact the Programme Leader to discuss.

Months of entry

January, June, September

Course content

This programme is designed to support existing or aspirant leaders to develop their knowledge and understanding of leadership theories and frameworks. If you are employed in any health or social care discipline and you’re passionate about improving the quality of service, this programme will enhance your professional function as a leader to enable a more effective delivery of health and social care. This course is inter-professional in nature, suitable for individuals occupying both clinical and non-clinical roles.

You’ll study modules that explore the concept of leadership from a personal, professional and organisational perspective. And you'll develop your strategic thinking skills – gaining the knowledge and skills to generate and lead change within an organisational context. The flexible nature of this programme enables you to fit your study with other work and life commitments. You have the option of taking the course at PGCert or PGDip level, or as a full Masters degree.

This programme can be studied over 18-months full-time, and three years part-time. Start dates are available in January, June and September. For full-time study, this programme starts in September only.

Information for international students

If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Fees and funding