BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Leadership and Management
Overview
There is a lot of demand for health and social care services in the UK, and this is expected to continue to grow. This degree is designed to help people who work in these sectors to become better managers and leaders. This will help ensure that people continue to receive high-quality care.
This course is designed to help you become leaders and managers in health and social care settings. It provides them with a variety of pathways into careers and further study. Our graduates often find employment in more senior and managerial positions within the Health and Social Care sector.
Our leadership and management courses will help you who want to become leaders and managers in the health and social care sector. Classes will cover theory and practice of leadership and management, as well as the impact of these topics on the sector. In addition, you will be expected to take time to explore your own learning and development, and to do independent study.
Quick facts
Location:
London
Duration:
3 years
Available Starts:
October
Course Funding:
Available upon eligibility
Institution Code: Upon request
Awarding Institution: University of Gloucestershire
Employability
The health and social care sector is a large part of the UK economy, and the NHS is the largest employer in England. The sector is expected to continue growing due to demographic trends and a new interest in government in improving the sector. Therefore, students studying health and social care programmes will have the opportunity to work in management and leadership roles in the sector.
Associated Jobs:
- Managers in Care homes
- Health care management within the NHS
- Practice Manager in GP surgeries
- Risk and compliance managers
- Project Management Roles
- FE teaching
Structure and content
The goal of life-long learning is to help you become self-motivated and reflective practitioners who facilitate the professional development of others.
See below for the modules you will study:
Year 1
- Health and Social Care in Context
- Health and Social Care Policy and Legislation
- Introduction to Management in Health and Social care
- Communication and Collaboration in Health and Social Care
- Public Health and Wellbeing
- Reflection and Reflective Practice
Year 2
- Health Illness and Society
- Management of Resources
- Health Promotion and Wellbeing
- Management and Leadership Skills in Contemporary Health and Social Care
- Quality Management and Service Improvement in Health and Social Care
- Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Year 3
- Leading Organisations and Teams in Changing Care Contexts
- Professional Identities, Development and Supervision
- Comparative Health and Social Care Systems
- Governance and Regulatory Processes in Health and Social Care
- Entrepreneurial Skills and Innovation
- Dissertation
- Service Improvement Plan
Entry requirement
The standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels, such as BCC.
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are accepted and will be reviewed upon individual basis
As an alternative, we requests:
- Irish Certificate of Exit: BBCCC.
- Scots who are higher: BBCCC.
- Extended BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DMM in a subject related to business.
- Diploma from the International Baccalaureate 24 points.
Candidates require to have at least 3 GCSEs, including English and math, with a grade of C or higher.
If English is not your first language, you will require you to demonstrate a certificate of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Age above 21+ ?
We also welcome students above the age of 21+ with proven evidence of relevant work experience to apply.