MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Management

Graduates from this programme have gone on to careers as drug and alcohol rehabilitation managers, managers of learning disability services, primary care development managers, day centre managers, Sure Start programme managers, health visitor managers, prison service managers, residential and nursing care home managers, advisors in local authorities, community care managers, managed policy research, service commissioners, public health consultants and policy makers.

You are assessed via a variety of methods including essays, examinations, simulations, seminar papers, mini-projects, reports, presentations and management exercises.

The institution is committed to improving student employability after graduation and provides various resources to support your career development.

The course is designed to meet the needs of those working in health and welfare services, and the institution provides support for students to engage with relevant research and professional practice.

This course is distinguished by its focus on policy, management and collaborative working structures, and its multidisciplinary student group, which allows for rich peer-to-peer learning.

Yes, the course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to developments in the health and social care system, including practical management and leadership competencies.

Learning is structured around weekly contact time with the teaching team, complemented by independent work based on guidance supplied in lectures, group work, and interactive workshops. The course utilises blended, enquiry-based, and problem-based learning.

You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course. You should also ensure you meet the English language requirements if applicable.