School of Health StudiesContinuing Professional DevelopmentOlder People and DementiaMSc Dementia Workforce Development
MSc Dementia Workforce Development
Course Description
This course is designed for graduate level entrants who wish to specialise in - or develop their ability to provide - workforce development. It will be of particular interest to those with a responsibility for human resources management, staff development/mentoring/supervision, and organisational practice development activities.
The MSc programme will enable you to develop skills in leadership and supervision, team building, and staff motivation and reward. In the final year you will complete a practice based project on a subject relevant to your own field of dementia practice. In the process you will gain important skills in constructing sound arguments and demonstrating familiarity with relevant theory, literature and evidence to support your practice.
Venue/Location
The course is delivered by open and distance learning. The course materials are delivered online, this means that you can study at times to suit you in your own home. There are two days of attendance at the University of Bradford.
For more information on studying with us via distance learning please click here
Curriculum Details
In year 1 you will complete two compulsory 30 credit modules:
- Understanding Experiences of Dementia
- Dementia Training: Skills and Approaches
Year 2 consists of two compulsory 30 credit modules:
- Practice Development and Organisational Change
- Human Resources Management
Year three consists of a single 60 credit dissertation module related dementia workforce development, which you will complete under individual supervision from a member of the course team
When does the course take place?
This course starts in September each year. The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into two Semesters: September to February and February to June.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be working in a field which brings you into contact with a dementia care workforce. Your current role should involve responsibilities for workforce management or staff development.
You should possess a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent e.g. National Qualifications Framework Level 6, and GCSE grade C or equivalent English language. You must also have access to a computer with internet connection and be prepared to spend on average 15 hours a week on your studies.
(Applicants who do not have the above qualifications should speak to the Course Leader as it may be possible to arrange to submit other evidence of ability.)
Applicants whose first language is not English should have IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Further Information
For further information please contact Dr Andrea Capstick, Pathway Leader on +44 (0)1274 235192 or email a.j.capstick@bradford.ac.uk
You may be eligible for a Professional and Career Development Loan to cover the cost of your course fees. If so, you will not need to start repayments until your course ends. Follow this link for further details:
What are the course fees?
Please visit our fees page for details of the current fees for this course.
Funding for CPD by the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is being significantly reduced in line with other NHS reforms and service changes. Please read here for more information
Who leads the course?
Andrea Capstick
Accreditation of Prior Learning
For full details regarding the process of Accreditation of Prior Learning ,please click here
Credits/Level
180 Credits at Level Masters
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for an MSc, PG Dip or PG Cert programme, you can apply online here for 2012:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/university/pgpros/apply-taught.php
If you wish to apply for a CPD module, please download our CPD module application formApplication forms are also available from the Student Recruitment Office, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorks, BD7 1DP. Tel: +44 (0)1274 236367, or email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
