Health and Social Care Leadership Sheffield Hallam University

MSc is the final stage in our suite of health and social care management and leadership programmes. You must complete a masters dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words. All students undertaking the dissertation will be required to complete a postgraduate level research methods module. We designed the format to consolidate your learning from the diploma. We train you in research skills at postgraduate level and provide support from a named supervisor for your dissertation. The dissertation allows you to research a field of interest in your area of work. As part of a leadership programme for health and social care professionals, the research must focus on literature and data that allows you to reflect on current issues, problems or questions that are relevant to your work. We encourage you to work with a mentor to provide continuing support throughout the course. Related courses PgCert Managing in Health and Social Care PgDip Leading in Health and Social Care Associated careers We designed this course to develop the confidence and competence of people managing and leading in health and social care. Graduates use the qualification to improve their ability to move into more senior leadership and management roles in the health and social care sectors. Assessment We expect you to explore a real workplace issue that is significant for you and your organisation and to analyse this in depth from a managerial perspective. Course content research module MSc dissertation (12,000-15,000 words) Entry requirements Applicants will normally have management responsibilities for people, resources, systems and/or areas of service development a degree level qualification or the professional equivalent a postgraduate diploma in managing in health and social care experience in managing people two to three years of work experience Applicants will be interviewed by members of the course team.

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