Leadership in Health and Care
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UK
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University of Essex
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Jul 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
This Leadership in Health and Care program at the University of Essex will equip senior leaders to tackle inequalities in services; become key decision-makers and to develop behaviours that will support a culture of learning. Graduates will be able to apply their skills and behaviours to a work setting and become central to setting and implementing change to address health inequalities, improve health and care services and embracing a collective responsibility for the sustainable use of resources.
Key Features
Our overall philosophy is to develop leaders by focusing on the systems around the leader, the healthcare strategy and individual leadership skills. This will form the first half of the program. The second half will focus on the practical application of the knowledge and skills; linking this to active research to inform leaders behaviours and strategies.
Courses include:
- Dissertation
- Strategic Management and Senior Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Literature Review and Critical Appraisal
- Innovation and Change Management in Health and Social Care
- Leadership in Health and Social Care