MSc Leadership in Health & Social Care (International)

Course overview

This MSc is designed mainly for international healthcare professionals who want to progress into leadership and management positions in health and social care. It covers: • Healthcare leadership and management • Managing healthcare teams • Health and social care policy • Strategic planning • Change management • Service improvement • Applying leadership theory to real healthcare settings • International/global healthcare issues It can suit people from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, clinical scientists, nurses, doctors, commissioners, quality-improvement professionals, clinical auditors, risk-management professionals and people working in the voluntary sector.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,700 / year

Initial deposit

Full fee deposit for AJK and KPK students 10000 GBP initial deposit for others

Country

England

Campus

City Campus

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

Not recorded here yet: Pakistan-specific requirements.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

The University does not simply specify a particular 2:1/2:2 degree classification for this course. Applications are considered individually. Normally, you should have: • A first degree, or • A professional qualification However, the University can also consider applicants without a first degree/professional qualification if they have appropriate relevant work experience. Work experience You need at least: 1 year of experience in a health and social care-related environment. This experience must be explained in your application, including how it has prepared you for the MSc and how the course fits your career goals. Additional English qualification The course page also mentions a recognised English qualification, for example GCSE English grade A–C, in addition to the international English-language requirement.

Scholarships & discounts

2700 GBP

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the tuition deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Course modules

The current programme structure contains 180 credits and the following core modules. Module · Short description Health & Social Care Leadership · Develops leadership theories and skills for healthcare organisations. Managing People in Health & Social Care · Focuses on managing teams, staff and people in healthcare settings. Understanding Health & Social Care Policy & Strategy · Examines healthcare policy, strategy and their impact on services. Leading Change and Service Improvement in Health & Social Care · Develops skills for leading organisational change and improving healthcare services. Management Project · An independent project applying management and leadership knowledge to a healthcare issue. For the International MSc, the final project has an international focus, with the programme specification stating that students completing the international version undertake an internationally focused project.