Leading People-Centred Integrated Care University of the West of Scotland

Overview

The Leading People-Centred Integrated Care MSc at the University of the West of Scotland provides a progressive pathway for professionals involved in the planning, commissioning, and delivery of care services. This master's degree is specifically designed to help practitioners contextualise and lead services that enhance outcomes for individuals, organisations, and communities. By studying through an integration lens, students develop the leadership skills necessary to drive meaningful service redesign across various sectors.

Why Leading People-Centred Integrated Care at the University of the West of Scotland?

This programme offers a unique opportunity to engage with a global community of academics and professionals through the International Foundation for Integrated Care’s Hub in Scotland. The curriculum is tailored to your specific working practices, ensuring that learning is directly applicable to your current role. Students benefit from a flexible online environment that accommodates professional and personal commitments while fostering a collaborative culture across different organisational and international backgrounds. Additionally, the course is supported by potential scholarship opportunities from the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 2330 per module
• National fee: GBP 1070 per module

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of integrated care systems. Modules may include:

• Creating the Conditions for Integrated Care
• Leading and Transforming Together
• People and Communities
• Value for People, Professionals & Organisations
• Research for Health & Social Care
• Research & Enquiry Dissertation
• Delivering Compassionate Care
• eHealth
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Careers with Leading People-Centred Integrated Care

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue senior leadership and management roles within health, social care, housing, and the third sector. The degree provides the necessary credentials for promotion into strategic positions focused on service transformation and integration. Recent alumni have successfully progressed into high-level roles such as Head of Integration, Strategy and Transformation, Head of Person-Centred Care, and various Service Manager positions within local Health and Social Care Partnerships. The skills gained enable professionals to influence systems and lead high-quality, people-centred services effectively.