Leadership, Management & Innovation for Social Care

Course Overview

This is a two-year part-time MA in Leadership, Management and Innovation for Social Care, which has been developed in consultation with industry representatives across the social care sector, to support the development of leadership, management and innovation skills by experienced, or aspiring, social care managers.



Participants will take all modules on the programme such as Leadership and People Management for Social Care, Management and Change for Social Care, Innovation for Social Care and Contemporary Issues in Professional Supervision for Social Care, amongst others. They will then build on their expertise in this field by completing a Research Project in their chosen area of specialism.



Please note: This programme is not listed on the Social Care Workers' Registration Board's Approved Qualifications Bye-Law and is not an entry route to register as a Social Care Worker.

Year 1:

Leadership and People Management for Social Care

Management and Change for Social Care

Innovation for Social Care

Contemporary Issues in Professional Supervision for Social Care



Year 2:

Contemporary Policy for Social Care Managers

Law and Governance for Social Care Managers

Fundamentals of Finance for Social Care Managers

Applied Research Methods for Social Care

Research Project (Social Care Work)

Standard Entry Requirements

- Candidates must hold a Level 8 Honours Degree within Social Care or associated discipline, such as, but not limited to, social work, youth work, counselling, social science, arts and humanities. The award must be at Honours 2.2. level or above.



- The equivalent of the above, as determined by international comparisons and/or Institute Policy.



- Applicants must be in employment or have previously worked in a social care setting.



- Applicants may be interviewed prior to the offer of a place.



Non-Standard Entry Requirements (Recognition of Prior Learning)

Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.



Due to the blended learning delivery within this course, students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course.

How To Apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system (see "Application Weblink" above). Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.



International Application (non-EU)

International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

2 years part-time blended delivery.

Start Date: September 2025.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme will be able to develop career pathways in leadership and management roles across a variety of social care, and comparable settings, in both statutory Social Care Manager, Deputy Manager or PIC across a variety of social care settings.



Education Progression

Graduates may progress to further MA or PhD/Doctoral Level studies either via DkIT or elsewhere in the university or technological university sector.