MSc Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Learn how to lead and inspire people working in the health and social care sector on our MSc Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. . You'll learn modern, evidence-based approaches to leading teams, organisations and systems, as well as understanding and improving your own leadership.

What you will study

On the full-time version of this master’s degree in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care your studies will run for a full 12 months. The first 8 months cover your taught modules. You will study the programme modules from September through to April.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including care quality commission, world health organisation, non-governmental organisations. Careers directly related to the course include health service manager, health care consultant, health unit coordinator, quality coordinator, health care manager, health and social care educator, policy advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. If you're applying for the full time master's course, you need a 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject from a clinical, health, science or social science background. Three years' work experience is helpful, but not necessary. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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