Leadership in Health and Social Care (top-up) Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Following completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care, this 60-credit flexible programme of study provides you with opportunity to synthesise your academic knowledge to produce a document that demonstrates evaluative and critical discussion of an issue relevant to leadership in health and social care leading to the award of MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care.

The MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care (top-up) at the University of Greater Manchester is specifically designed to support tomorrow’s industry leaders. Developed in conjunction with industry stakeholders, this course aims to provide an in-depth overview of academic theory and an essential knowledge of research design necessary to help you fulfil your career ambitions.

This course provides you with an opportunity to produce a piece of work in critical research or professional enquiry. You'll study topics including the research process, literature reviews and conceptual frameworks, theoretical perspectives and research paradigms, data collection and analysis, reflection and experimental learning and ethical issues. In addition, you'll be supported to present your research proposal, before working on your written project and practical skills assessment.

You’ll be encouraged to select a key focus of personal learning interest to address a contemporary business, organisational or sector issue, challenge or problem. This may involve research within an organisation, sector-based empirical research, or simulation-based research. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills and knowledge to support your professional development.