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Find out moreMSc Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Part time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why MSc Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care at UEA?
Develop the confidence, knowledge, and leadership skills to drive meaningful change across health and social care. This MSc is designed for professionals who want to improve services, influence policy, lead teams, and enhance patient outcomes.
Why choose UEA?
- Doctoral pathway: Option to complete a doctoral project proposal as a structured route towards a Professional Doctorate
- Interprofessional: Learn alongside clinical and non-clinical professionals from diverse health and care backgrounds
- Stakeholder views: Develop patient-centred leadership skills informed by stakeholder perspectives
What is MSc Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care?
MSc Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care is designed to help you become a confident and effective leader. You’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and practical expertise needed to lead, manage, and improve health and social care services.
Research-informed teaching runs throughout the programme, helping you use evidence and data to make informed decisions and tackle real-world challenges.
You’ll reflect on your leadership style, strengthen your ability to lead teams and services, and develop the confidence to influence practice and policy.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be well placed to progress your career, take on greater leadership responsibilities, or continue to doctorate-level study.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care, you could launch a career as a:
- Service Manager: Lead teams and oversee the delivery of health and social care services
- Programme Manager: Manage projects and service improvement initiatives across organisations
- Clinical Director: Provide strategic leadership for clinical services and multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical Academic: Combine professional practice with teaching, research, and service development
- Doctoral Researcher: Progress to doctorate-level study in leadership, healthcare, or related fields
Career Support
You'll reflect on your skills, strengths, and career goals throughout the programme, helping you plan your next steps. Learning alongside leaders, clinicians, researchers, and educators will help you build valuable professional networks. These connections can support future job opportunities, collaboration, and career progression. You'll also have access to Career Central for personalised careers guidance, applications, interviews, and professional development support.
After the Course
Completing this course can help you progress into leadership and management roles across health and social care. Graduates play an important role in strengthening health and care services through evidence-based leadership and innovation. After completing the MSc, you can graduate with your award or apply to progress to the Professional Doctorate, subject to meeting the required criteria.
Study and Modules
Structure
In your first year, you'll build a solid foundation through a carefully designed mix of compulsory, evidence-based practice and policy development modules. You'll begin to explore your own leadership capability within the wider health and care environment, whilst understanding and applying the concepts and skills of evidence-based practice. You'll also begin to explore how policy literacy underpins informed leadership practice and how this can enhance and strengthen organisational performance.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
Building on the foundations established in the first year of study, year two combines further compulsory modules to develop your leadership capabilities in relation to leading workplace projects. You're encouraged to undertake a reflective and reflexive approach to better understand your leadership abilities, strengths and limitations, then analyse and apply appropriate theory of leadership to address areas for improvement. A further module focuses on the practical and operational processes involved when managing others, allowing you to apply theory to overcome challenges in the workplace.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your third year, you'll complete a work-based extended project. Through peer‑ and academic led support, you'll undertake an evidence review and present a substantial project plan to peers, employers and academic staff, helping to build a strong community of practice and potentially identify an appropriate supervisor for doctoral study.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
The programme is delivered entirely online. You'll learn through a combination of asynchronous (learning resources and activities which you engage with flexibly, on a day and time that is convenient for you) and synchronous live online webinars and tutorials, which you're expected to attend.
All taught content is led by passionate, research-active academics who bring their expertise directly into the classroom. In your first year, you'll build foundational leadership practice knowledge and academic skills through lectures, webinars, and tutorials. You'll also have access to the Learning Enhancement Team and Student Support.
In your second year, you'll deepen your understanding of leadership and management approaches and analyse your own leadership ability, with continued access to academic and wellbeing support. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a work-based extended project. You'll continue to receive academic guidance, including dissertation support, to hone your skills, and prepare for your next steps.
Assessment
Assessment is through a range of methods that will develop your analytical leadership skills. Throughout your degree, you'll receive regular written and verbal feedback, through formative assessments, helping you build confidence and strengthen your work before summative submission.
In year one, you'll complete a poster presentation, submit templated reports, and undertake a critical appraisal and evaluation of a current policy in health and social care practice.
In year two, you'll encounter a further variety of assessments, including a research proposal critique via a pre-recorded presentation and an evaluative conversation. You'll also produce an evidence-based critical reflection and action plan on your leadership behaviours and an analytical report and evaluative conversation regarding an operational process. Again, ongoing feedback will help you grow with increasing confidence.
In your final year, you'll complete various summative tasks that contribute to the overall grade for the module, each stage supporting the next and developing on what has come before; a work-based evidence review, an oral presentation of evidence analysis and a final substantial project proposal. Feedback continues, ensuring you graduate with a strong, transferable skillset and the potential to continue towards professional doctorate studies.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Applicants need to have graduated within the past 5 years - outside of five years may be advised to achieve CPD module first.
Degree Subject
Health and Social care related subjects preferred.
Other subjects may be considered if the applicant meets the additional entry requirements.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to be working in a relevant area of Health and Social care in a management position. This should be demonstrated in your personal statement, CV and reference.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent within the last 5 years.
Applicants need to have graduated within the past 5 years - outside of five years may be advised to achieve CPD module first.
Degree Subject
Health and Social care related subjects preferred.
Other subjects may be considered if the applicant meets the additional entry requirements.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to be working in a relevant area of Health and Social care in a management position. This should be demonstrated in your personal statement, CV and reference.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £11,200
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International Students: £23,850
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.