Leadership in your context
Everything you need to know
- Start date: March 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: Carrie Stephenson
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
Critically examine leadership within your organisational environment, applying contemporary leadership theories and environmental analysis to develop reflective, authentic leadership that supports inclusive and effective practice
Who is this course/module for?
- Health and social care professionals working in leadership or aspiring leadership roles
- Practitioners seeking to critically reflect on and develop their leadership practice
- Professionals responsible for leading or influencing change within services
- Those working in complex organisational environments across health and social care
- Individuals interested in developing reflective and authentic leadership approaches
What you’ll learn
Develop your leadership capability by exploring how leadership operates within complex organisational environments. This module supports you to analyse challenges in your context, apply contemporary leadership theories, and critically reflect on your leadership practice. You will identify strategies to strengthen your effectiveness, influence positive change, and support inclusive, sustainable improvement in health and social care.
Skills you’ll gain
- Analysing organisational environments using recognised leadership and management tools
- Applying contemporary leadership theories to complex health and social care contexts
- Critically reflecting on your leadership role and professional development needs
- Leading collaboratively to support inclusive cultures and psychological safety
- Developing strategies to strengthen leadership effectiveness and influence service improvement
How you’ll learn
You will learn through a combination of guided online learning, tutor-led discussions, and independent study. Interactive activities and reflective exercises will support you to apply leadership theory to your own organisational context, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and the development of practical strategies to strengthen your leadership effectiveness in health and social care.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. This module is designed for professionals working within health and social care who are currently in, or aspiring to, leadership roles. Applicants without a degree may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level. All applicants should have access to a professional context that will enable them to reflect on leadership within their organisational environment
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
Tutorials will be held on Thursdays on the following dates:
- 25 March 2027
- 1 April 2027
- 8 April 2027
- 15 April 2027
- 22 April 2027
- 29 April 2027
- 6 May 2027
- 13 May 2027
- 20 May 2027
- 27 May 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Essay
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Carrie Stephenson - carrie.stephenson@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: