Leadership in Healthcare MSc - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Leadership in Healthcare
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Leadership in Healthcare |
| PGCert | Leadership in Healthcare |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Part-time | PTA61113 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Health Studies
Other internal and / or external reference points
NHS Leadership Academy - Healthcare Leadership model.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Health Sciences
Programme Leader
WARD Hayley (Health Sci.)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- Enable appropriately qualified health and social care professionals to develop higher level leadership skills in a variety of settings (PG Cert)
- Provide a stimulating and conducive learning context in which to develop new knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary policy, practice and theoretical perspectives for leadership in healthcare and its application to practice (PG Cert)
- Enable learners to develop their leadership knowledge and skills in order to contribute to the continuous development of leadership within their area of practice (PG Dip)
- Facilitate the learner to evaluate the evidence base underpinning leadership and identify areas that would benefit from further research (PG Dip)
- Stimulate the development of the knowledge and skills required in order to transform services and facilitate necessary change (PG Dip)
- Expedite learners¿ understanding and development of the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil strategic leadership roles within healthcare (PG Dip)
- Enable learners to develop their leadership knowledge and skills in order to contribute to the continuous development of leadership within their area of practice (MSc)
- Facilitate the learner to evaluate the evidence base underpinning leadership and identify areas that would benefit from further research (MSc)
- Stimulate the development of the knowledge and skills required in order to transform services and facilitate necessary change (MSc)
- Expedite learners¿ understanding and development of the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil strategic leadership roles within healthcare (MSc)
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Explore the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support strategic leadership in healthcare | K | PGCert | |
| Consider strategies that will enhance the quality of leadership in healthcare | K | PGCert | |
| Analyse and evaluate strategies to enhance leadership and management approaches in healthcare | C | PGCert | |
| Be self-directed and autonomous through research and enquiry to generate a deeper understanding of leadership | C | PGCert | |
| Critically explore the effectiveness of leadership theories through the synthesis of innovative approaches | C | PGCert | |
| Be cognisant of the complexities of strategic leadership and management in healthcare | C | PGCert | |
| Develop creative and innovative leadership strategies to support the development and delivery of healthcare | P | PGCert | |
| Plan, facilitate and evaluate leadership strategies through conceptual, critical thinking and enquiry | P | PGCert | |
| Utilise a range of resources to effectively manage development of self and others | P | PGCert | |
| Make effective judgements about issues in leadership through accessing and analysing relevant data | P | PGCert | |
| Engage creatively in participative learning techniques, i.e. Problem-based / enquiry-based / action learning, enabling sound judgements to be made in complex and unpredictable situations | T | PGCert | |
| Adopt a critical reflexive stance towards their own leadership and management practice and its development | T | PGCert | |
| Work collaboratively with colleagues, through team work and leadership, to ensure that resources are managed responsibly | T | PGCert | |
| Become autonomous, utilising professionalism to all aspects of their role whilst effectively communicating and working in partnership with colleagues from a range of disciplines to explore issues in effective leadership | T | PGCert | |
| Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the conceptual models, theories and frameworks that support leadership and management in healthcare | K | PGDip | |
| Utilise in depth knowledge and critical appraisal skills through research evaluation | K | PGDip | |
| Identify the need for change and plan effective change management strategies | K | PGDip | |
| Analyse and evaluate approaches to leadership and management in order to facilitate the delivery of high quality healthcare. | C | PGDip | |
| Critically appraise leadership through systematic review in order to deliver evidence based learning and identify areas for further research | C | PGDip | |
| Design creative and innovative audit activities to enhance the development and delivery of healthcare | P | PGDip | |
| Demonstrate self-direction and originality in dealing with leadership and management issues | P | PGDip | |
| Demonstrate originality in the application of research knowledge and skills to enhance leadership and management in healthcare settings | P | PGDip | |
| Show critical awareness of current issues much of which is at the forefront of their academic or professional discipline | T | PGDip | |
| Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge of research methodology in order to create and interpret knowledge in leadership and management | K | MSc | |
| Design and undertake an investigation of systematically identified leadership concepts using appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks | C | MSc | |
| Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate their conclusions clearly | P | MSc | |
| Communicate effectively and competently in a professional or academic arena giving clear evidence based and duly considered information | T | MSc | |
| Initiate change and practice development, engaging with others to facilitate the professional advancement of self and others | T | MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over three years four months to five years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
Parts of this programme may be studied outside of the standard University structure and may be subject to professional body requirements.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Unstructured (3 years 4 months -5 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Unstructured (3 years 4 months -5 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must choose one optional module. Information on CPD modules can be found at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/healthsciences/professional-development/cpd-modules.htm
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.