BSc (Hons) Leadership and Management in Organisations

Summary 2012/13

• Join a programme grounded in the contemporary context of health and social care and the challenges impacting on leaders and managers;
• Develop the skills to enable a critically reflective development of practice;
• Immerse yourself in the research process and complete a dissertation or advancing practice project.

This programme has been designed to provide health and social care staff, who have responsibility for managing and supervising others, with the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by leaders and managers in a broad cross-section of organisations. You will develop key research and analysis skills together with the ability to apply theory to, and critically reflect on, your own practice.

The programme is flexible and you can choose to study the degree as a full award or study modules on a stand-alone basis.

2012 Entry Requirements

To join this programme, you will need 120 credits at level 5 or a portfolio of evidence that will support accreditation of prior educational learning.

You will usually need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professionals Council, an alternative professional body, or be working in a health and social care setting.

During the application and selection process you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to study at degree level as well as practise in an environment which will enable you to meet the programme outcomes and assessment.

Summary 2013/14

• Join a programme grounded in the contemporary context of health and social care and the challenges impacting on leaders and managers;
• Develop the skills to enable a critically reflective development of practice;
• Immerse yourself in the research process and complete a dissertation or advancing practice project.

This programme has been designed to provide health and social care staff, who have responsibility for managing and supervising others, with the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by leaders and managers in a broad cross-section of organisations. You will develop key research and analysis skills together with the ability to apply theory to, and critically reflect on, your own practice.

The programme is flexible and you can choose to study the degree as a full award or study modules on a stand-alone basis.

2013 Entry Requirements

To join this programme, you will need 120 credits at level 5 or a portfolio of evidence that will support accreditation of prior educational learning.

You will usually need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Professionals Council, an alternative professional body, or be working in a health and social care setting.

During the application and selection process you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to study at degree level as well as practise in an environment which will enable you to meet the programme outcomes and assessment.

Details

Who is this course for?

This programme is for professionals and health and social care workers employed within a wide range of health/social care/organisational settings.

If you wish to build upon your own experiences of leadership and management, develop skills in critical reflection, critical analysis and the application of theory to practice, and gain a deeper insight into your practice as a leader and manager, then this is the course for you.

Your management role may be formal or informal as regardless of job title you will have management responsibilities through the supervision of others.

What will I gain from this programme?

The programme will support you in developing a questioning and challenging outlook whilst also enhancing your ability to problem solve, critically apply theory to practice, communicate with clarity, and reflect upon and examine your own practice as a leader and manager. You will also develop an understanding of the research process.

How we will support you

The programme leader will act as your personal tutor during the programme, offering both academic and pastoral support. This will include providing ongoing advice and support regarding your choice of modules, your progress and any other issues that may arise.

You will also have the support of individual module coordinators who will provide tutorials as well as a dissertation/advancing project supervisor.

What will I study?

This programme will introduce you to management, leadership and organisational theory in the context of health and social care and its critical application to practice. It will explore the skills, qualities and behaviours of effective managers, leaders and change agents and encourage the development of critically reflective skills. You will explore research methods and question the evidence-base behind practice and complete an independent enquiry or advancing practice project.

How will I study?

Modules will be delivered via face-to-face sessions, online through the University’s Virtual Learning Environment as well as through a blended approach, combining these two methods.

Attendance will generally be required once every 1-2 weeks in a three hour block. Specific dates, patterns and modes of delivery will be advised at initial meetings.

Who will be teaching me?

Edge Hill University enjoys an excellent reputation for teaching quality. The teaching team on this degree has extensive experience within Continuing Professional Development, publish in international journals and present at national and international conferences.

They will be supported by guest speakers who have specific subject experience and contribute to the richness and variety of the programme as appropriate.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will include a combination of written assignments, interviews, seminar presentations, critical reflection and the opportunity for formative assessment to aid student progression.

What are my career prospects?

With a continued emphasis on the need for ‘engaged’, reflective leaders, managers and change agents to support the transformation of health and social care services, successful completion of this programme will leave you well placed to either progress in your current role or consider a career change within health or social care.

Further study at Edge Hill University

Once you have successfully completed this programme, you can progress on to a Masters programme, for example:

• MSc Advanced Practice
• MSc Leadership Development (Clinical Leadership / Leadership and Management)

You will have the opportunity to discuss options for progression during your programme.

Related Programmes

• BSc (Hons) Clinical and Professional Practice
• BSc (Hons) International Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Public and Community Health

A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise and 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

The Faculty of Health and Social Care is one of the main providers of education for health care professionals in Merseyside and the North West, with approximately 4,000 trained and educated at Edge Hill University every year.

The £14 million purpose-built accommodation at the Ormskirk Campus houses some of the best facilities in the country, with leading edge clinical skills facilities, including ward simulations that are equipped with industry standard equipment.

The Faculty has been commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for the quality of teaching and learning, student progression and learning resources.

How do I apply?

Apply directly to Edge Hill University. Download the Health Professional Development undergraduate application form and notes for guidance (pdf).

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

Fees for level 6 CPD health and social care modules are determined by each module being categorised as "standard" or "hi-tech". The cost of standard level 6 modules is £380 per 20 credit module and £570 per 30 credit module for academic year 2012/13. The fee for hi tech level 5 modules in academic year 2012/13 is £420 per 20 credit module and £630 per 30 credit module. 120 credits at level 6 are required to complete this BSc (Hons) degree.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact Trish Prescott on 01695 657059 or email prescott@edgehill.ac.uk.

Alternatively, you can contact CPD Enquiries on 01695 657249 or email cpdenquiries@edgehill.ac.uk.

Modules

You will study four compulsory modules:

• HEA 3102 Research Methods
• HEA 3161 Advancing Project or Dissertation
• HEA 3180 Leadership Approaches for Quality Improvement in Healthcare
• HEA 3181 Management in Organisations: Principles and Practice

There is an additional elective 20 credit module drawn from an extensive range of modules in the Faculty of Health’s undergraduate CPD portfolio.