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Healthcare Leadership and Management at Northumbria University, Newcastle - UCAS

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Course summary

Looking to make a real impact in the evolving healthcare sector? This MSc Healthcare Leadership and Management equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to drive meaningful change. This course is perfect for those wanting to develop or enhance leadership and management abilities, responding to the growing global demand for skilled professionals. You'll gain new perspectives on healthcare, learning from both experienced academics and a diverse, multicultural student cohort. Key topics you’ll cover include Strategic Management in Healthcare, Leadership and Collaborative working in Public Health and Healthcare, Health Improvement through Social Marketing, and Research Methods. You’ll also work on a research project focused on an area that interests you professionally, deepening your understanding of these key subjects. Choose from a 12-month full-time, 17-month full-time, or 28-month part-time option to fit your personal and professional needs.

Modules

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

Assessment method

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.


Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment to working in Health Management. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications


English language requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment to working in Health Management. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For course fee information please refer to your course page at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/
Healthcare Leadership and Management at Northumbria University, Newcastle - UCAS