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Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Taught)

Course details
  • MSc
  • 3 Years
  • Part-Time
  • September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Collegiate Crescent Campus

Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course summary:

  • Tailor your learning to suit your personal and professional development goals.

  • Apply contemporary research to improve health and social care practice.

  • Develop ethical leadership and autonomous decision-making skills.

  • Collaborate across disciplines to enhance service and patient outcomes.

  • Lead evidence-informed improvements within complex care environments.

The MSc Professional Practice in Health and Social Care supports your career progression with an individualised pathway that’s aligned to your current or previous experience in health and social care. You’ll explore research, leadership, education and applied practice – all strengthening your ability to improve service delivery and outcomes, as well as enhancing your capability for senior and specialist roles.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/health-and-social-care-management/msc-professional-practice-in-health-and-social-care/part-time

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements depend on your module choice. Normally you need a first degree or equivalent. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Some modules may require previous clinical or management experience.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

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