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Management in Health and Social Care MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Management in Health and Social Care MSc or PGDip or PGCert

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Full time | Marston Road Campus | 12 months | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Caring Skills Health Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

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.

After you graduate

Career prospects

Graduates of our leadership in health and social care degree develop a vast amount of expertise. You’ll be able to look for a range of different opportunities. Students have gone on to lead departments in areas such as:

local authorities,
public health services,
social care,
charities,
data analysis,
health care management,
health education.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

Modules

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.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£1,155

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,600

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.

University information

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, innovative approaches to learning, and strong links with business and industry. The university welcomes students from more than 140 countries around the world and is proud of its diverse, inclusive community. Oxford Brookes is known for great teaching, equipping students...more