Online course details

UK/EU fee

£945 (2023/24)

International fee

£945 (2023/24)

Course level

Level 7

Course credits

20 credits

Next course date

28 May 2024

Duration

10 weeks

Delivery

Tutored online learning

Location

Online

Online course description

This module acknowledges the needs of those in current or developmental managerial roles in health and social care arenas or organisations (including the voluntary or independent sector) who wish to develop new management skills to enhance future Integrative Health and Social Care.

Most students who undertake this programme of study are already employed in practice and/or in management roles within the fields of health, social care, public, voluntary or community sector organisations.

The accumulation of knowledge and skills for managerial roles of the 21st century is a National and International challenge. Through this module students will gain the skills to lead quality and service improvements, understand the value of effective strategic management and develop skills in professional judgement and problem solving.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

  1. Critically examine management issues in health and social care practice
  2. Critically evaluate and demonstrate personal management skills
  3. Critically evaluate his/her own influence on changes/improvements through professional networks

Course content

Benefits

Offset course credits towards another qualification

Once you’ve completed this course you may be able to offset the 20 credits towards our online MSc Integrative Health and Social Care or the online Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. This would reduce the number of modules you would need to study and the total cost of the course.

Fees and funding

2023/24 for new entrants

Starting between September 2023 and August 2024.

UK/EU fee: £945

International fee: £945

2024/25 for new entrants

Starting between September 2024 and August 2025.

UK/EU fee: £1,050

International fee: £1,050

About your fees

Prices are correct for the year of entry shown. These are subject to annual increase in subsequent academic years.

Course requirements

You will normally need the following:

English language qualifications

If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

Find out more about our English language requirements

Documents to support your application

In order for your application to be assessed, you will need to provide the following documents when you apply:

*Documents not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation by a professional translator/translation company. Each translation must contain:

A list of approved translators can be found on the UK Government website.

Please note: failure to submit any documentation when requested, may result in your application being withdrawn.

How to apply

Students should apply directly to the University.

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For support with completing your application, view our guide to the application process.

Who will teach you

Alan Williams standing with hands clasped, wearing a red and white striped shirt

Dr Alan R Williams
Programme leader

Dr Alan R Williams joined the University as Academic Lead in April 2019. He led the online nursing and health portfolio and since August 2022 leads the professional doctorate in the College. Alan is a Registered Nurse (Adult and Mental Health) with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS before moving to academia in 2006 leading pre-registration nursing and health programmes.

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