Program Overview
The Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care at University of Cumbria is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Management: Managing Within a Strategic and Organisational Context
- Management of Finance, Resources and Business Planning in Health and Social Care Settings
- Management: Managing Information for Organisational Effectiveness
- Leadership
- Negotiated Learning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Placement Shadowing Experience
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via\xc2\xa0Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)\xc2\xa0procedures.
Selection criteriaIt is envisaged that students accessing this programme will be managers or team leaders within health and social care, and will therefore come to the programme with experience and expertise in their field. It is hoped that this experience will contribute to the process of learning and enhance the learning experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months