Course description
The generic MSc pathway is designed to meet the needs of a range of health and social care professionals who are either already practicing at an advanced level or aspire to do so.
Practitioners who successfully complete this programme can demonstrate to their employers that they are knowledgeable and capable practitioners, able to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice.
If individual circumstances dictate, it is possible for students to step off the programme with either a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma.
COURSE CONTENT
This programme’s generic nature means that it is suitable for a range of different health and social care practitioners, with the modules studied being equally applicable in a wide range of different care or work settings.
The content covers a range of different topics and knowledge bases relevant to contemporary practice. It is expected that (with support from tutorial staff) students will identify areas of interest pertinent to their area of practice and apply the module content.
CORE MODULES
Unless otherwise indicated, all modules are worth 20 credits.
-Advanced Health and Social Research
-Advanced Critical Thinking Skills
-Dissertation (60 Credits)
OPTIONAL MODULES
-Work-Based Learning
-Practitioner as Leader
-Politics, Practice and Policy
-Clinical Effectiveness
-Leading Online Working
-Women and Mental Health
-Leadership: Self as Leader
-Leadership in Context: Developing Strategic Influence
-Leading Service Development: the Challenge of Change
-Practice Teaching in Context
-Effective Practice Teaching
FURTHER MODULE INFORMATION
Applicants are taken through programme planning by the pathway leader before selecting their optional modules.
This reduces the possibility of timetable clashes and ensures that students understand any specific module requirements.
ASSESSMENT
Most modules are assessed by written assignments such as literature reviews, learning contracts, essays, and portfolios. Some modules require practical assessments.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The department has developed strong partnership working with local NHS, third sector and private providers.
Programmes and modules are developed to meet local as well as national demands and policy changes.
At the last major review of the faculty, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) assessed the quality of learning opportunities as commendable.
RESEARCH AREAS
Current active research themes in the department are: spirituality, maternal and child health, wound care and education.
An opportunity for research collaboration with other faculties and departments is possible.
