MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing
University of Greater Manchester
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Bolton Campus

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University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton

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JAN-26

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The University of Bolton’s MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing is designed to prepare future leaders for the health and social care sector. The social, cultural and political climate has an enormous impact on the lives of vulnerable people in our society, influencing the care they receive and the life chances they experience. This postgraduate course is designed to develop your awareness and understanding of these factors while cultivating your leadership, critical analysis and communication ...Read more

The University of Bolton’s MSc Social Care, Health and Wellbeing is designed to prepare future leaders for the health and social care sector. The social, cultural and political climate has an enormous impact on the lives of vulnerable people in our society, influencing the care they receive and the life chances they experience. This postgraduate course is designed to develop your awareness and understanding of these factors while cultivating your leadership, critical analysis and communication skills. We focus on supporting you to integrate these ideas with your knowledge of social care, health and wellbeing, helping you to achieve career success and champion the uniqueness of individuals, carers and their families. The aim of this course is to extend your already considerable professional skills and knowledge with specialist modules that deepen your understanding of areas such as equality and diversity, integration and collaboration in health and social care, and the importance of engaging with service users. Our expert team will help you gain critical reflection, analysis and evaluation skills that support your ability to determine the impact of professional interventions in social care and health services. Combining this knowledge with the principles and techniques of academic research and investigation will help develop your evidence-based practice, and grow your skills in evaluating options and formulating creative solutions to complex problems. Studying leadership and management styles, theories and frameworks will support you to become more actively involved in the planning, delivery and transformation of social care and health services. Overall, our aim is to help you gain the professional and transferable skills to move forward in your career, improving the services you provide to individuals and their communities.

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Vinny
06 Oct 25

Like the best I would definitely say the lecturers and lectures are mega sweet. I have ASD so they're super helpful and understanding and I've never felt so supported in an..Read more

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Olga
06 Oct 25

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Entry requirements

Normally, youll have at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

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£8,496 per year

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£8,496 per year

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£17,500 per year

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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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