Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Taught)

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* university, and acquire the skills to become a health and social care leader of the future.

This interdisciplinary programme is work-focused and concentrates on producing visionary leaders who can draw on the latest research and methodology to continuously enhance the quality of care for service users in the UK and worldwide.

Your future career

You will enhance your leadership, managerial, and organisational skills and graduate able to inform strategy and function as a highly competent senior leader in health and social care sectors. This will support your wider career development and enable you to:

• apply governance structures and practices

• create and implement innovative solutions

• contribute to policy development

Key features of the course
The healthcare leadership and management master's programme is suitable for those from either clinical or non-clinical health and social care backgrounds, including people working in areas such as policy, research and public health. On this course, you'll:

• focus on developing your leadership through professional and personal reflection, as well as a blend of theory and practice.

• benefit from opportunities to learn from our experts, receive feedback on your leadership approaches, and work with your peers to solve the challenges that come with leadership positions.

Further Information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.

*QS World University Rankings 2025