MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Management at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This course examines the social, political and economic context within the study of social policy and health care management. A particular feature of the curriculum is its focus on policy, management and collaborative working structures.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Health & Social Care Leadership & Management Dissertation, Leading & Managing Health systems and services, Research Methods for Health and Social Care, Strategic Planning and Change Management, Understanding the Policy Process, Ethical Issues in Healthcare, Health Improvement, Healthcare Public Health, Interprofessional Practice, Leading Self, Teams & Workforce, Managing Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, Perspectives in Contemporary Global Health.

Career pathways

This qualification will enhance the career prospects of those working in many settings where knowledge and skills in health and social care management or policy making is relevant. Graduates from our existing programmes report improved career choices and advancement as a result of learning acquired on this programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a good honours degree in a health-related subject or sociology, psychology, the social sciences or politics, or the ability to demonstrate the knowledge base, academic skills and motivation to benefit from and succeed in an advanced level award (applicants with lower qualifications but substantial work or voluntary experience in a relevant area may be considered) We're looking for motivated applicants who have a degree in health, management, policy, social care or related subjects and can demonstrate their knowledge base, strong analytical abilities that are underpinned by academic skills. Health and social care managers or policy makers with substantial relevant work experience may be considered and are also encouraged to apply. Experienced clinical staff or senior practitioners moving into a management role will be considered. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=HSCLMG-B

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