Program Overview
The Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Postgraduate Certificate at University of Derby is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Postgraduate Certificate 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,549 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,370 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Postgraduate Certificate programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Integrative Practice
- Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Management for an Integrative Health and Social Care Workforce
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You\nwill normally need the following:
- have 2 years post\nGraduate experience in an appropriate subject or equivalent academic credits
- to be currently\nin employment in an arena which will enable the achievement of the individual\nmodule learning outcomes e.g. voluntary, public, private, community, acute\nhealth and social care arenas.
\nIf\nyou have an International qualification, it will need to be mapped to the UK\nequivalent registration to ensure that you are entering the programme with at\nleast 120 academic credits at level 6.
\nEnglish\nlanguage qualifications
\nIf\nEnglish is not your first language you will need an English language\nqualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:
\n- IELTS 7.0
\n- \xc2\xa0TOEFL: 600 (paper\nbased), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based)
\n- \xc2\xa0Pearson Test of\nAcademic English: 51
\n- \xc2\xa0Cambridge\nAdvanced Certificate: Pass
\n- \xc2\xa0London Tests of\nEnglish: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
\n- \xc2\xa0International GCE\nO Level English Language: Grade C
\n- \xc2\xa0International\nGCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C
\nNon-standard\nentrants:
\nIf\nyou are a non-standard entrant you may be required to submit evidence of your\nwork experience and counselled before being offered a place to ensure that you\nhave the necessary capacity for critical awareness and reflection.
\nApplicants who wish to apply for Advanced Standing and /or block credit will be\nassessed according to the University\xc2\x92s recognition of Prior Learning (APL)\nRegulatory Framework. The flexible approach to APL ensures students may enter\nat PG Cert or Diploma levels.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,549 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,370 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,549 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 2,370 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 12 months