Health and Social Care Leadership and Management

Health and social care leadership and management addresses the complex challenge of running organisations that deliver care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. The health and social care sector is one of the UK's largest employers, encompassing the NHS, local authority social services, the voluntary and charitable sector, and a growing private sector, and the organisations within it face increasing pressure to do more with less while maintaining quality, safety, and compassion. Effective leadership and management in this context requires both organisational skills and a deep understanding of the values and regulatory frameworks that distinguish care services from other kinds of organisation.

At the University of Gloucestershire, this three-year full-time programme develops your understanding of health and social care policy, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing care services, organisational management, finance, human resources, and leadership theory, all grounded in the specific contexts of health and social care practice. You will examine the structure and governance of the NHS and social care system, the challenges of integrated care across health and social services, and the management of quality, risk, and change in care organisations. The programme is designed for students who want to understand the sector at a strategic level, whether or not they have a clinical background.

Gloucestershire's location in the South West gives the programme access to a range of NHS and social care organisations in the region, and the university has a commitment to applied, professionally relevant education.

Graduates work in management and leadership roles across the NHS, local authorities, housing associations, care home companies, disability charities, and health promotion organisations. The programme also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in health management, public health, social policy, or for professional development routes within the NHS leadership framework.