28 Sep 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 21 Sep 2026
Semester A
28 Sep 2026 (On Campus), 29 Sep 2026 (On Campus), 19 Oct 2026 (On Campus), 20 Oct 2026 (On Campus), 16 Nov 2026 (On Campus)
25 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 18 Jan 2027
Semester B
25 Jan 2027 (On Campus), 26 Jan 2027 (On Campus), 22 Feb 2027 (On Campus), 23 Feb 2027 (On Campus), 15 Mar 2027 (On Campus)
Course overview
THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED FOR 2026/27. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN
Course description/details
This 15 credit module is aimed at Health and Care professionals who are, or aspire to be, responsible for leading and developing teams as part of their clinical and professional role. Students will be facilitated to explore leadership practices within health and social care settings and consider the impact of their own leadership skills and attributes. Learning and teaching will normally integrate leadership theory, models, concepts and skills using both a reflective and evidence-based approach.
A variety of classroom-based strategies will be used, with a focus on experiential and problem-based learning, facilitating an interactive approach to learning.
Course dates
Semester A
Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026 (On campus)
Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October 2026 (On campus)
Monday 16th November 2026 (On campus)
Semester B
Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th January 2027 (On campus)
Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd February 2027 (On campus)
Monday 15th March 2027 (On campus)
Assessment details
Practical tbc
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- Critically examine leadership in Health and Social Care settings.
- Critically appraise a variety of contemporary leadership theories, models and concepts and evaluate their strengths, weaknesses and applicability at individual, organisational and complex system levels within Health and Social Care settings.
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
- Critically reflect on the capabilities, values and preferences that underpin their own leadership practice, considering the implications for their professional development.
- Synthesise relevant aspects of contemporary leadership theory, models and concepts that will inform their future leadership practice.
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HMAPHYMSC: MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
HMAPPMSC: MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice
HMAPPEMSC: MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice (Emergency & Critical Care)
HMAPPUMSC: MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice (Primary & Urgent Care)
HMMUMSC: MSc Medical Ultrasound
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Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why Choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Carys-Armstrong-Griffiths c.armstrong-griffiths@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Julie Porter
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Face to Face. Number of Learner Hours: Scheduled 30; Independent 120
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Prerequisites
It is advisable that applicants should already have leadership and/or management responsibilities within their role (at Band 6 and above).
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