The aim of this module is to examine the nature of leadership and in particular its role in health and social care organisations.
You will need to complete an induction prior to commencement of your first module. We have a comprehensive online induction package to welcome you to both the University and your programme of study. Alternatively classroom-based induction days take place at our Lancaster and Carlisle campuses and are usually scheduled for the first week of each semester.
The running of this module is dependent on there being sufficient numbers of interest.
Graduate destinations
This module can be undertaken as part of the postgraduate Practice Development programme or Management and Leadership programme.
Course outline
Course summary
Module content includes the purpose, vision, priorities and strategy of leadership; power and influence; professional relationships; self and social awareness; change approaches and their impact on performance and productivity.
In a health context, the module includes international, national and local perspectives on health/ social policy and practice; ethical and sustainable health and social services design leadership: goods, practices, virtues and institutions; leadership of place: integrated care, interagency settings and local health economies (private, public and community); service improvement: balancing affordability, equity and excellence, handling tensions and transitions whilst building resilience and wellbeing.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theories of management and leadership
- Critically evaluate different approaches to understanding self and organisations
- Make sense of 'what's going on' and how this informs your choices for intervening; and
- Reflect and develop your own practice in the light of learning on this module
Core Bibliography
- Conroy, M. (2010) 'An Ethical Approach to Leading Change: An Alternative and Sustainable Application' Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Grint, K. (2005) Leadership: limits and possibilities, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
- Morgan, G. (2006). Images of Organisations: London: Sage.
- Northouse P.G. (2009). Leadership: Concepts and Practice, London: Sage Publications.
- Western S. (2008) Leadership: a critical text. Sage Publications Ltd., London.
- Yukl, G. (2005) Leadership in organizations. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
Entry requirements include a demonstrable ability to benefit from the module - for example ambition to lead sustainable change backed up by evidence of ability such as academic achievement to level 6 and/or significant business/leadership experience).
You should be able to commit to attempting the assessment. Summative assessment is supported by a series of formatively assessed tasks undertaken in seminars and workshops. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.
Application information
The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
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Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Resources and facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students.
We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
