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Increasingly, leaders in the field of social change are finding that traditional approaches are insufficient to meet social need in a highly-connected world. The generators of need are now complex and interrelated. Leaders are finding themselves in a new world of peer-based collaboration and interdependency.
This is a part-time, 2 year course equipping leaders in health, social care, criminal justice, third sector, clergy/faith leaders, community development, and education sectors to lead social change in an age of increasing disruption. You'll work as collaborators and partners, leading highly autonomous teams that develop emergent responses to complex environments.
Download the brochure (PDF File 1,292 KB) or for more information, email healthlab@lsbu.ac.uk.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode Part-time |
Duration 2 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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There are three compulsory 20 credit modules in Year 2:
The context for leading social change is rapidly changing. The world of leadership is moving from a rational, deterministic approach, with expertise at the top and market-driven solutions, to a collaborative and networked future, where knowledge is distrusted and progress requires a relational approach.
In this emerging context, leaders focus on the collective rather than the individual, using evidence to inform decision-making, securing collective responsibility against a shared purpose, and taking an asset-based approach to emergent change. These leaders work as collaborators and partners, leading highly autonomous accountable teams that develop emergent responses to complex environments.
This Masters prepares leaders from across the public service field to lead the next generation of organisation. It is the first of its kind in the UK, and comes from our experience working within health and social care environments, where we are finding the need for collaborative leadership is not matched by educational provision.
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All members of LSBU's Health Systems Innovation Lab work on organisational change programmes in health and social care, alongside research and teaching. Many of our staff are also practising clinicians. We provide the London Primary Care Quality Academy, which is leading the development of Primary Care across the NHS.
This innovative degree offers both face–to-face and blended learning experiences. It is delivered using a mixture of workshops, online seminars, group discussions, including a regular learning circle co-consulting group, and learning journey visits and immersions. The highly participative nature of workshops and groups enables students to experience collaborative leadership and peer learning.
The course is assessed through assignments and the dissertation.
The tutors provide a 1:1 session at the outset of the course to agree the learning objectives and are then are available to support the students throughout the course.
In the final year, students are offered 9 hours of 1:1 supervision.
If applicants apply to be admitted at Year 2 and do not have the prior or equivalent PGCert, then they must demonstrate at least 5 years experiential learning in a relevant leadership role through the University’s Accreditation of Experiential Learning (APEL) process. Applicants applying through APEL must be able to complete either a challenge assessment or produce a portfolio of evidence.
Find out more about the APEL process (PDF File 512 KB).
Applicants will be assessed on their personal statement as well as the entry qualifications.
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode Part-time |
Duration 2 years |
Start date September |
Application code 5477 |
Application method |
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