Course summary
Good leaders make good decisions. Good decisions improve health care environments and drive them forward to serve society more fully. Study with us on our Management in Health and Social Care MSc to uncover dynamic approaches to health and social care management and gain the expertise you need to thrive as a leader. As you study this programme, you’ll develop critical thinking in leadership, looking at how you can influence the various problems we face in health and social care. From interventions that promote working from home, to advocating for CPD training for healthcare professionals, you’ll explore innovative new ways to tackle the problems we face today. This course will equip you to become a leader in both small teams and larger operational organisations. You’ll understand your role as mentor and you’ll develop skills in strategic management. From writing business plans, to managing human resources, this interdisciplinary programme of study will give you the skills you need to succeed in a wide range of health and social care management roles.
Modules
Compulsory modules Advanced Research Design Operational Management in Health and Social Care Organisational Resource Management in Health and Social Care Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care (alternative to compulsory) You can either pick this module or Leadership in Health and Social Care. Leadership in Health and Social Care (alternative compulsory) You can either pick Coaching and Mentoring in Health and Social Care or Leadership in Health and Social Care. Optional modules Advanced Communication and Supportive Relationships (20 credits) Evidence Based Practice (20 credits) Independent Study (20 credits) Planning and Managing Clinical Trials (20 credits) Compulsory modules Dissertation The Dissertation enables you to develop a more specialised and deeper understanding of management in your sector. Alongside the core modules there is also a choice of an optional module allowing you to tailor your study to your specific interests and learning needs.
Assessment method
Assignments use real workplace issues to add value and maximise benefits to your professional role.
How to apply
International applicants
For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required.
Entry requirements
You must have: - a UK BSc/BA degree, or equivalent learning experience, from a recognised international institution, or a professional qualification applicable to health or social care - 6 months' experience as a student, employee or volunteer within the health/social care sector (European or International; public, private or voluntary). If you do not hold a UK BSc/BA degree or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution, you should contact the Programme Administrator for further information.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1155 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1155 | Module |
| Scotland | £1155 | Module |
| Wales | £1155 | Module |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP