Kingston University: Clinical Leadership
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
---|---|
Department | Nursing |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston University**
- Our part-time route, with sessions every other week, is designed for working health care professionals.
- You will develop your skills in leadership, decisionmaking, networking and reflective practice.
- You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
**About this course**
This course is ideal for qualified healthcare professionals who wish to learn more about leadership and management. You will be able to apply your learning to a clinical setting and to research healthcare issues within the workplace. You will be kept up to date with recent developments, legal requirements and ethical practice, sharing experiences with professionals from a variety of fields.
It consists of taught modules, a work-based learning project and enables you to explore a leadership topic of interest in depth, with the aim to publish. You will learn how to lead and manage healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. The course will help you to drive service improvement projects relevant to your practice, and research healthcare issues within your workplace. The course combines academic teaching with interactive learning and incorporates theories of leadership and change management. You will gain confidence to influence decision makers with your recommendations.
Each course module is worth 30 Level 7 credits. For the PgCert, you will need to complete two modules; for the PgDip, you will need four, and for the MSc, you will need four, plus a final research project worth 60 credits.
**What you will study**
The course consists of four taught modules and a final Capstone project which enables you to explore a leadership topic in depth. You will learn how to lead and manage innovations in healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. Part-time students will take the following modules in each year (full-time students will undertake all modules in one year).
**Career opportunities**
The course will enable you to manage service improvement projects relevant to your workplace. Many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline, ideally gained within the past five years. At least one year’s post-qualifying experience and employment in a relevant health or social care setting and an appropriate healthcare qualification. Candidates without a recent degree are encouraged to contact the course leader and may be required to write a short academic essay. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
EU | 14980 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14980 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston University**
- Our part-time route, with sessions every other week, is designed for working health care professionals.
- You will develop your skills in leadership, decisionmaking, networking and reflective practice.
- You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
**About this course**
This course is ideal for qualified healthcare professionals who wish to learn more about leadership and management. You will be able to apply your learning to a clinical setting and to research healthcare issues within the workplace. You will be kept up to date with recent developments, legal requirements and ethical practice, sharing experiences with professionals from a variety of fields.
It consists of taught modules, a work-based learning project and enables you to explore a leadership topic of interest in depth, with the aim to publish. You will learn how to lead and manage healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. The course will help you to drive service improvement projects relevant to your practice, and research healthcare issues within your workplace. The course combines academic teaching with interactive learning and incorporates theories of leadership and change management. You will gain confidence to influence decision makers with your recommendations.
Each course module is worth 30 Level 7 credits. For the PgCert, you will need to complete two modules; for the PgDip, you will need four, and for the MSc, you will need four, plus a final research project worth 60 credits.
**What you will study**
The course consists of four taught modules and a final Capstone project which enables you to explore a leadership topic in depth. You will learn how to lead and manage innovations in healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. Part-time students will take the following modules in each year (full-time students will undertake all modules in one year).
**Career opportunities**
The course will enable you to manage service improvement projects relevant to your workplace. Many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree in a relevant discipline, ideally gained within the past five years. At least one year’s post-qualifying experience and employment in a relevant health or social care setting and an appropriate healthcare qualification. Candidates without a recent degree are encouraged to contact the course leader and may be required to write a short academic essay. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
England | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This innovative course is designed for qualified healthcare professionals, who are keen to learn more about leadership strategies and management techniques. It consists of taught modules, a work-based learning project and enables you to explore a leadership topic of interest in depth, with the aim to publish. You will learn how to lead and manage healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. The course will help you to drive service improvement projects relevant to your practice, and research healthcare issues within your workplace. The course combines academic teaching with interactive learning and incorporates theories of leadership and change management. You will gain confidence to influence decision makers with your recommendations.
The structure of the course allows you to continue working while studying. The full time option has one classroom based day per week, and the part time option is once per fortnight. Many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.
**Reasons to choose Kingston University**
- We are No. 1 for Nursing and Midwifery in London (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
- You will study alongside senior healthcare professionals and develop your skills in judgement, decision-making, networking and management.
- You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
**What you will study**
The course consists of four taught modules and a final Capstone project which enables you to explore a leadership topic in depth. You will learn how to lead and manage innovations in healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. Part-time students will take the following modules in each year (full time students will undertake all modules in one year).
**Modules available**
- Healthcare Management and Evaluation
- Leadership and Change Management
- Complexity and Reflexive Management
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Final Capstone Project
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A recent first-class degree (within the last five years) and at least six months' post-qualifying experience. Applicants with a recent diploma (HE) will be considered but will be required to write a short academic essay. All applicants should be working in the health and social care setting which will allow them to undertake the practical elements of the programme. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
EU | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7880 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14980 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This innovative course is designed for qualified healthcare professionals, who are keen to learn more about leadership strategies and management techniques. It consists of taught modules, a work-based learning project and enables you to explore a leadership topic of interest in depth, with the aim to publish. You will learn how to lead and manage healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. The course will help you to drive service improvement projects relevant to your practice, and research healthcare issues within your workplace. The course combines academic teaching with interactive learning and incorporates theories of leadership and change management. You will gain confidence to influence decision makers with your recommendations.
The structure of the course allows you to continue working while studying. The full time option has one classroom based day per week, and the part time option is once per fortnight. Many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.
**Reasons to choose Kingston University**
- We are No. 1 for Nursing and Midwifery in London (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
- You will study alongside senior healthcare professionals and develop your skills in judgement, decision-making, networking and management.
- You will benefit from the expertise and facilities of both Kingston University and St George's, University of London.
**What you will study**
The course consists of four taught modules and a final Capstone project which enables you to explore a leadership topic in depth. You will learn how to lead and manage innovations in healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. Part-time students will take the following modules in each year (full time students will undertake all modules in one year).
**Modules available**
- Healthcare Management and Evaluation
- Leadership and Change Management
- Complexity and Reflexive Management
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Final Capstone Project
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A recent first-class degree (within the last five years) and at least six months' post-qualifying experience. Applicants with a recent diploma (HE) will be considered but will be required to write a short academic essay. All applicants should be working in the health and social care setting which will allow them to undertake the practical elements of the programme. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
Location | Kingston Hill Kingston Hill Kingston upon Thames KT2 7LB |
Fees
EU | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 4334 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14980 GBP for Year 1 |

Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (140 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Health administration, Management, Leadership, Health studies, Health care or Health education, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Scholarship Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you a PG student at this University or have you applied to study a postgraduate program at a university in Europe? Tell us your plans and qualify for a £500.00 PGS Scholarship.
Click here