Leadership and Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc: Entry requirements

The minimum entry qualifications for the programme are normally:

• a good honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a recognised international higher education provider in a relevant discipline (normally, health and social sciences). Other qualifications which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard will be acceptable; OR
• at least four years' experience in middle/senior management, including participation in appropriate training events.

In addition to satisfying the entry requirements, candidates must be able to demonstrate their motivation and ability to work at postgraduate level. Students need to be well-prepared, self-disciplined and able to manage their time and workload effectively.

Selection to the course will be through completion of application form, and normally a face-to-face or telephone interview. The interview is a process of mutual selection – for applicants to discuss how the course meets their needs and the course team to judge their suitability for the course.

Advanced standing admission

Advanced standing may be given on the basis of relevant educational or professional achievements. The Kingston University procedures for the assessment of prior learning (APL) and prior experiential learning (APEL) will be applied.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.