MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Management

The MSc in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management at the London Met critically explains the social, political, and economic contexts within health care management and social policy. 

One of the main aspects of the curriculum is its focus on policy formulation, effective management strategies, and the development of collaborative working structures essential in modern health and welfare services. 

This programme is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to address current challenges and lead effectively within these sectors. The programme is perfect for those currently working in health and welfare services as practitioners, managers, or administrators, with many students balancing study with full-time employment. Students in this course learn through lectures, group discussions and seminars, and their progress is checked through essays, reports and exams.

London Metropolitan University offers a welcoming and exciting environment for students and is highly regarded for its teaching and student experience, earning top spots in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. 

London Met is also known for its dedication to social inclusion. Students get to use modern learning facilities, including special studios, a mock courtroom, a journalism newsroom, and a large Science Centre. 

London Met provides many undergraduate and postgraduate courses in subjects like Business, Computer Science, Art & Design, Social Sciences, Engineering, Media, Architecture, and Health Sciences.

To apply for the course, you will need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to study it and other relevant academic details. You will also need an academic or employer reference. You can upload your CV with your application to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants generally need at least a second-class (2.2) honours degree in a related field, or an equivalent international qualification.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not your first language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each part. The university also accepts other test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE.

For international students taking the MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Management programme at London Met, the tuition fee is £20,000 per year.

London Metropolitan University offers various scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These financial awards help students with their tuition fees. Some examples include the International Bright Futures Scholarship and the EU Bright Futures Scholarship.

The university also has scholarships for specific situations, such as the Sanctuary Scholarship. Postgraduate students can apply for Chevening Scholarships, and those doing a PhD might consider the Vice-Chancellor's PhD scholarships.

Graduates of MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Management from London Met can work as:

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation manager
• Manager of learning disability services
• Primary care development manager
• Health visitor manager
• Residential and nursing care home manager
• Community care manager

Students can apply for this course using the university's online application form. If you need assistance, you can speak with our trained counsellors.