Leading People Through Effective Interaction (Level 6, 20 credits)
Part-time
One semester
February 2025
In a nutshell
This module is aimed at qualified health and social care professionals interested in improving their leadership skills.
The course aims to provide the opportunity to develop, or in some instances to enhance, your knowledge of leadership theories. It will enable you to lead more effectively through reflection on your and others’ practice and interactions.
You will:
- create a PDP which focuses on the development needs to enhance your role as an effective leader
- develop and enhance your knowledge of management and current leadership theories and frameworks
- develop your skills to lead people in varying situations
All about the course
This module explores:
- Effective interaction skills
- Motivation theories
- Managing change effectively
- Effective leadership
- Working effectively in teams
- Personal development planning
- Personal effectiveness skills
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
The School of Health and Society
The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.
Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
What about after uni?
This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. On completion of this module you will have enhanced leadership and personal effectiveness skills that you will be able to apply to your workplace in order to manage situations more effectively.
Career Links
We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.
What you need to know
This module is aimed at qualified health and social care professionals interested in improving their leadership skills.
Previous study and experience
You will be a qualified health and social care professional able to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at Level 6.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
How much?
| Type of study | Year | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time | 2025/26 | £965 per 20 credit module |
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.