PgCert/PgDip/MSc Leadership and Service Improvement
Mode: Part-time
Overview
Delivering safe, high quality care
Strong, effective leadership in health care is vital for the delivery of safe, high quality patient care. On this course, established and new leaders will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and practice, developing and communicating a vision to engage with multiple stakeholders.
The programme is intended for experienced, qualified health care professionals who may work in and across a range of health care settings and in a variety of clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
We aim to:
- Develop leadership knowledge and skills which can be applied to the delivery of a quality, evidence-based service linked to service user, staff and organisational outcomes
- Develop transformational leaders capable of improving and innovating health and social care delivery in a range of settings
- Develop a critical awareness of self in the leadership of service delivery and innovation
- Enhance critical awareness and reflection on the interfaces between policy, research, commissioning, service and practice
- Enable you to contribute to the advancement of your practice and the service you deliver by your professional development and life-long approach to learning
The course is delivered one day per week: in Year 1 you will attend University on Mondays and in Year 2 you will attend on Wednesdays.
Why Leadership Service Improvement at LSBU?
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- Flexible entry requirements means that we welcome students with health care leadership experience who do not have degree level academic qualifications as well as those that do.
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- Students value the structure and composition of the programme which supports their development in their ongoing work.
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- The leadership and quality improvement focus underpins the entire programme, helping students to really develop in their role.
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- You have the option to exit after Year 1 with a PgCert Leadership Studies in Health Care and to exit after Year 2 with a PgDip Leadership Studies in Health Care.
| Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Part-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start Date September |
Location |
| Mode Part-time |
Duration 4 years |
Start Date September |
Location |
Modules
There are two options for this course; a 3 year route and a 4 year route.
Modules for 3 year route:
Year 1
(3 core modules, 20 credits each)
- Research in health and social care
- Strategic leadership in health care
- Innovation for excellence - leading service change
Year 2
(1 core and 2 optional modules, 20 credits each)
Core module
- Leading continuous quality improvement in health care
Optional modules
- Mentorship and coaching for leadership
- Leading patient and public engagement in health care
- Professional development through contract learning
Year 3
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Modules for 4 year route:
Year 1
(2 core modules, 20 credits each)
- Strategic leadership in health care
- Innovation for excellence - leading service change
Year 2
(1 core and 1 optional module, 20 credits each)
Core module
- Research in Health and Social Care
Optional modules
- Leading patient and public engagement in health care
- Professional development through contract learning
Year 3
(1 core and 1 optional module, 20 credits each)
Core module
- Leading continuous quality improvement in health care
Optional modules
- Mentorship and coaching for leadership
- Leading patient and public engagement in health care
- Professional development through contract learning
Year 4
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Employability
With a range of flexible pathways available, our courses and modules are designed to enhance career opportunities by helping health care professionals to manage change, lead improvement initiatives and to become an effective leader.
Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Professional links
The School of Health and Social Care delivers postgraduate education programmes and applied research linked to practice and workforce innovation, as well as research capacity building. The work undertaken by staff and students is recognised both nationally and internationally.
Entry requirements
- Successful applicants will normally hold a health-related professional qualification; and
- A Bachelor degree equivalent to Second Class Honours Lower Division: or equivalent experience.
How to apply
| Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode Part-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start date September |
Application code 3904 |
Application method |
| Mode Part-time |
Duration 4 years |
Start date September |
Application code 3904 |
Application method |
Applications to this course are made through the online CPPD prospectus.
For further information contact Judith Enterkin:
T: 020 7815 8344
Postgraduate Application Service
Book your time with one of our specialist Postgraduate Advisors. Over a one on one Advice Session they'll advise you on postgraduate degrees at LSBU that match your interests and experience. And when you're ready to apply join one of our Postgraduate Application Sessions. There, we take small groups of up to four people through the application process. Look online for the next of our Advice Sessions or Postgraduate Application Sessions.
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Fees and funding
Fees are shown for new entrants to courses, for each individual year of a course, together with the total fee for all the years of a course. Continuing LSBU students should refer to the Finance section of our student portal, MyLSBU. Queries regarding fees should be directed to the Fees and Bursaries Team on: +44 (0)20 7815 6181.
Part-time
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| UK/EU fee: £3555 | International fee: £4593.33 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 3904 | Session code: 1PS00 |
| Total course fee: |
| UK/EU £10008 |
| International £13780 |
Year1PTSouthwarkSEPTSlow track with Option
| UK/EU fee: £2370 | International fee: £3062.22 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 3904 | Session code: 1PS02 |
| Total course fee: |
| UK/EU £10008 |
| International £13780 |
You may be eligible for CPD funding from your employer/Trust. Speak with your manager regarding professional development funding.