MSc Leadership Development at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

If you are working, or aspiring to work, in a position of influence across the wider health and social care community, this MSc is for you. This programme is delivered through a flexible, blended learning model. A mixture of in-person and online study, or entirely online study, is available.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine | Department: Medical School | Duration: 3-4 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026; February 2027; September 2027 | Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course will provide you with opportunities for in-depth self awareness, critical reflection on your own style of leadership, and the opportunity to develop the qualities and decision-making skills of an effective change-agent. You will gain insight into your personality traits and type, influencing style, emotional intelligence, team role, learning style, resilience and how to use this understanding to build a team. Modules include Advanced Practice Project, Leading People Through Change, Research Methods, Leadership Self-Awareness and Self-Empowerment, Strategic Clinical Leadership, Negotiated Learning Shell 7.20, Developing a Business Case for Change and Innovation, Promoting Professionalism and Ethics in Multidisciplinary Practice.

Career pathways

In an increasingly competitive health service, health and social care staff need to continually seek opportunities to add to their portfolio of qualifications in order to advance their careers. This is especially true for allied health professionals, clinical scientists, doctors, nurses and social workers where a postgraduate qualification is increasingly deemed desirable and essential.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To join this MSc you should ideally have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a health or social care related subject, although other subjects may be considered. If you are in full-time employment and have a minimum of five years’ experience working within health and social care, you may be able to access the course without a degree if you are able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. An interview forms part of the selection process. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Intake: September 2026; February 2027; September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://qpl.edgehill.ac.uk/apex_qlive/f?p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:906618456

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