MSc in Health and Social Care Management

Advanced Entry Route

Starts in January, April, July and October

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Develop the skills you need to be a leader in health and social care sector in the UK and globally.

The MSc in Health and Social Care Management programme has been designed to meet the needs of those currently working or aspiring to work in health and social care services as practitioners, managers, or administrators in the UK and globally, drawing from experiences and new insights emerging from the COVID pandemic.

The Health and Social Care Management programme will help you to develop the skills of a reflective leader and learner, raising your self-awareness and enhancing your self-belief; identify needs and tools to improve, innovate and transform services; broaden your knowledge of how people and organisations behave within different policy and political contexts; select ways to enhance the management and performance of human and financial resources; enhance your research and project management skills; and apply the latest research and theory to inform and enhance your leadership, management and organisational practice.

The Advanced Entry route programme is available to students that already hold relevant experience and a recognised Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Health and Social Care Management or an equivalent qualification.

Programme Information and Delivery

The Advanced Entry route programme consists of a Research Methods module and a Consultancy Project Report on a related topic of your choice, making it a popular option for individuals committed to developing their careers in senior management.

Research Methods – including Research Proposal

The programme begins with Induction and Research Methods webinars for approximately 4 weeks which enables you to finalise your proposal for your project.

Consultancy Project Report

The Consultancy Project Report module provides the opportunity for students to examine an area of particular interest within an appropriate organisational context. The module is designed to make a major contribution to professional and intellectual development, through enabling students to demonstrate their capacity for sustained independent thought, learning and critical reflection.

The purpose of this programme is to deliver a practical and realistic solution to a business-related strategic challenge, which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis. Students will evidence this by producing a Consultancy Project Report of 12,000 words.

The Consultancy Project Report is delivered and assessed by our UK based academic team using our virtual learning platform and direct support from your allocated supervisor.

The Advanced Entry route programme takes approximately 6 - 9 months to complete working with the support of your dedicated supervisor for the final Consultancy Project Report module.

Support

We want students on our programme to have the support they need to make the most of their investment in their own future.

You will receive excellent support from our academic team, including your programme manager and your dedicated supervisor who will be with you every step of the way.

Award and Graduation Ceremony

On successful completion of the programme, the student will be awarded the degree of 'MSc in Health and Social Care Management' from respective university. Students will also have the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony in UK.

Entry requirements, Fees and Intakes

Students wishing to join the course must provide the following supporting documents:

  • A relevant and recognised postgraduate diploma or equivalent such as OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (students need to submit both certificate and transcript on application)
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher qualification
  • A copy of your valid photo ID
  • A Statement of Purpose
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae (minimum of two years' work experience at graduate level in either a managerial or professional capacity; list job responsibilities for each role; two references - academic and professional)

We recognise the following evidence of English language proficiency.

  • A level pass in English.
  • Award of Bachelor’s degree which was studied and assessed in English
  • Kaplan Test of English (KTE) (Online test) with an overall score of 478-509 with at least 444-477 in writing and 410-443 in all other components. Click here for a discount code.
  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.
  • TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition)

In addition to the above requirements, all applicants will be required to have a live virtual interview with a staff member of London Graduate School.
Details of these arrangements will be sent subject to your successful application.

Fee: £3,450

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Intakes: January, April, July and October