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PostgraduateMSc

Leadership in Health and Social Care

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care is suitable for a wide range of professionals and those involved in influencing the provision and delivery of a changing and expanding health and social care agenda. Increasingly, practitioners and managers are being called upon to lead change within their organisation on both clinical and strategic fronts. Study can be completed as a full-time route or in a part-time modular approach which is ideal for busy professionals. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Leadership in Health and Social Care
Organisational Change Management
Healthcare Policy and Innovation
Advanced Clinical Practice and Evidence
Financial Management and Resource Planning
Research Methods and Evaluation
Leading Quality and Service Improvement
Dissertation in Health and Social Care Leadership
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£9,720

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,500£27,000£31,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Leadership in Health and Social Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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