Thinking and Leading in Systems
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: April 2027
- Module leader: Rammina Yassaie
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module is intended to give a thorough grounding in the challenges, principles and practices of leadership in complex health and social care systems.
You will explore systems thinking methods and practices to develop a critical understanding of systems leadership and its growing importance in global health and social care systems.
Who is this course/module for?
All health and social care professionals, including third sector or private organisations.
What you’ll learn
You’ll study topics such as:
- Systems thinking
- Leading through complexity
- Managing polarities
- Leading without authority
- Leading across boundaries
- Strengthening relationships and collaborative approaches
- Navigating uncertainty and tolerating risk
Skills you’ll gain
Reflective and critical thinking
Academic writing
Systems Leadership
Systems thinking and practice
How you’ll learn
Engaging and varied distance learning materials, supported by weekly facilitated live online sessions and peer engagement.
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
You must have experience of studying and writing at level 6.
You must have access to a reliable internet connection
Where English is not your first language you must be able to supply IELTS scores.
The above must be evidenced in your application form.
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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
Live tutorial sessions are held on Wednesday afternoons on the following dates:
- 20 January 2027
- 27 January 2027
- 3 February 2027
- 10 February 2027
- 24 February 2027
- 3 March 2027
- 10 March 2027
- 17 March 2027
- 24 March 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 Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Rammina Yassaie - R.Yassaie@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: