Overview
Why this programme
- The Leadership in Health and Social Care programme of the University of Glasgow will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, expertise in critical appraisal, and the ability to lead and innovate in your area of practice.
- The programme reflects the need for professionals in health and social care to develop leadership skills in a dynamic health and social care environment to ensure quality care delivery.
- The involvement of key people in leadership roles including the NHS and Scottish Government in both the planning and delivery will ensure that the programme has both currency and relevance.
- You will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of economic assessment and explore approaches to managing budgets and balancing financial constraints with quality provision.
Career prospects
This programme meets the need to prepare professionals in both Health and Social Care to take on leadership roles. This has now been identified as key in the provision of high quality health and social care. The course content affords an opportunity for participants to develop new skills in leadership and enhance existing skills. The course offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in economic costing that can lead to improved service delivery.
The involvement of leaders, both in the planning and delivery, from a variety of settings including NHS and Scottish Government ensures that the programme is current and relevant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leading Care - Putting Leadership into the Health and Social Care Context
- Leading Improvement in Care Provision
- Transforming Care Services
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications for this online programme will be accepted up until it commences.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Health Administration View 33 other Masters in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Anyone with a relevant professional qualification and a first degree or equivalent may apply
- Applicants should normally have 2 years experience post qualification
- A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
- Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
- One reference letter on headed paper
- Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
- A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)
Tuition Fee
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International
3334 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1667 GBP per semester during 10 months. -
National
3334 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1667 GBP per semester during 10 months.
- per 20 credits
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.