Health Care Management, MSc

Students starting in September or January will study the same core modules as part of the programme. Dates for January intake to be confirmed.

You will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering topics including the social, cultural and economic context of health, the theory and practice of leadership and management, and economic evaluation in healthcare. 

To apply for this course you will need:

• A UK 2.2 degree from a recognised university or awarding body
• Or equivalent qualifications
• Or professional qualifications in a relevant field
• Or at least two years of relevant work experience

International students:

• English language requirements: You are required to have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all domains, or a University approved equivalent, prior to starting the programme.  

• The University offers a pre-sessional programme allowing progression on to this degree if appropriate

Throughout the course you will benefit from interactive lectures, you will be encouraged to contribute your own experience of working in health care and related settings.

In addition to lectures course modules include workshops, group discussions, team exercises and student led presentations.

The MSc Health Care Management comprises two parts. Part one is taught through five compulsory modules and a choice of two optional modules. Part two requires completion of a dissertation - This independent directed module can only be taken on successful completion of all of the taught modules.

Covid update

Teaching block one (TB1) runs from September until January and during this block, for this year, this course will be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some teaching will be done online and some will be on campus. The online teaching, where you will be physically apart from your lecturer, can be ‘live’ with your lecturer present and where you’ll be able to interact. Some of it may be self-directed which means that you can access the learning materials at a time to suit you.

Your teaching will comprise of both in-person sessions on campus and remote subject learning online.

You’re face-to-face, on campus sessions will be a mixture of:

Module tutorials

Academic mentoring

Skills and practical sessions

Dissertation and project supervision

Employability sessions

Student welfare support

Your online learning and teaching may include:

Webinars

Academic consultation office hours

Hot topic debates and discussions

Revision sessions

Q&A time

On-demand e-lectures

Self-paced module content

Learning packs

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy for Welsh-medium study, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

• An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
• The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
• The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
• A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
• One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 113% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers with regard to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Staff on the teaching team for MSc Health Care Management has expertise in a variety of areas:

Professor David Hughes has expertise in policy, politics, and public engagement

Dr Deborah Fitzsimmons, Reader, has expertise in health economics and quantitative research methods

Dr Pete King, Lecturer, has expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Dr David Rea, Senior Lecturer, has expertise in qualitative research methods, quality improvement, and patient involvement

Dr Amy Brown, Senior Lecturer, has expertise in psychology, management and quantitative research methods

Jan Lewis, Lecturer, has expertise in public health and primary care

Dr Alison Hann, Senior Lecturer Public Health and Policy Studies

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It is now possible for some students to study part-time under the Tier 4 visa route. This is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category. Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.

When submitting your application for Healthcare Management, please include a personal statement that incorporates the following:

• Explain how your work experience (paid or voluntary) and/or previous studies to date will support you undertaking the MSc Health Care Management?
• What do you understand by the term ‘health care management’?
• How do you think studying this programme will help with your future career?