Leadership Development Edge Hill University

Overview

Why Leadership Development at Edge Hill University?

Edge Hill University is recognised for its commitment to excellence in health and social care education. The university boasts modern facilities and a flexible learning environment, allowing students to engage in both on-campus and online studies. This programme is tailored for those seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities in a dynamic healthcare landscape, making it an ideal choice for aspiring leaders.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the MSc Leadership Development programme are set at £17,000 per year for international students. Domestic fees are not currently available. Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The MSc Leadership Development programme offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential leadership skills. The core modules include:

• Advanced Practice Project: Focuses on leading and evaluating service improvement projects within health and social care settings.
• Leading People Through Change: Explores change theories and their application in health and social care.
• Research Methods: Introduces the research process, methodologies, and the ability to plan empirical projects.

Depending on the chosen pathway, additional modules may include:

• Leadership Self-Awareness and Self-Empowerment: Enhances self-awareness and management skills.
• Strategic Clinical Leadership: Examines leadership theories and their relevance in healthcare.
• Medical Leadership: Analyses personal attributes of leaders and their impact on team dynamics.

Industry Demand

The demand for skilled leaders in health and social care continues to grow as organisations seek to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. This programme addresses the need for qualified professionals who can lead effectively amidst ongoing changes in the healthcare sector.

Guaranteed Work Experience

This programme includes opportunities for work shadowing and coaching, providing students with practical insights and experiences essential for their development as leaders in health and social care.

Careers with Leadership Development

Graduates of the MSc Leadership Development programme can pursue a variety of roles within health and social care, including positions in service improvement, project management, governance, and quality assurance. Alumni have successfully secured roles as clinical leaders, quality improvement managers, and healthcare administrators, demonstrating the programme's effectiveness in enhancing career prospects in a competitive job market.