BA (Hons) Healthcare Leadership and Management

Course details

The BA (Hons) Healthcare Management has a range of modules designed to train you as a professional manager in this sector. Covering three core themes, Professional Environment & Practice, Operations & Quality Management and Leadership & Management, this course will give you the tools that could lead to a career as a professional practitioner, manager or leader in Health and Social Care.

Intakes Study Options Location
Sep, Jan 3 years, full time, weekdays UK

Why Study BA (Hons) Healthcare Leadership and Management?

The health and social care sector stands as one of the most rewarding occupational spheres throughout the UK, and as well as being the largest, is one with some of the most job opportunities too. Individuals with related, necessary experience are in high demand, and graduates with healthcare related degrees are usually successful in securing employment quickly once out of university. Particularly with the added bonus of managerial and leadership know-how, this is an important factor to consider in today’s tough job market.

In an environment with so many chances to gain valuable experience, healthcare related degrees are almost always accompanied by some kind of relevant part-time work experience, likely paid; in hospitals or in care homes for example. Concrete experience is invaluable on your CV, and will easily secure you a similar job or even something more management related.

Career Opportunities:

The addition of a Healthcare Leadership and Management degree to your experiential arsenal provides opportunities for a variety of senior and influential professions. These include:

  • Practice Administration
  • Rehabilitation Centre Supervising
  • Care Management
  • NGO Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Human Resources

The opportunity for work experience and study abroad are also invaluable for those looking to endeavour in a career in Healthcare Leadership and Management, allowing you to gain real practical experience as well as mix with individuals who can advise and guide you to the best career prospects.

Course Structure & Classes

Year 1

  • Skills for Learning in Care

  • The Environment of Social Care

  • Communication and Collaboration in Managing the Professional Environment

  • Meeting the Needs of Service Users

  • Planning & Managing Resources

  • Fostering Dignity and Respect

  • Introduction to Financial Markets

Year 2

  • Financial Control & Budgeting

  • Performance Improvement and Management in Health and Social Care

  • Health & Safety Management

  • Health, Ageing and Social Care

  • Inter-Agency Working in Care Delivery

  • Leading Teams in Health and Social Care

Year 3

  • Quality Management in a Care Setting

  • Business Analysis and Planning

  • Difference, Diversity and Inclusive Practice

  • Project Management & Risk

  • Research Methods & Final Project

Entry requirements

  • Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent
  • Grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent
  • GCE A level
  • BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Please get in touch with one of our consultants regarding English fluency, work experience and any other inquiries you may have about entry requirements.

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