Contemporary Leadership (ADV774)
Explore and critically analyse the complex and dynamic nature of leadership
CPD for healthcare professionals
THIS MODULE IS NOT RUNNING IN 2026/27 - instead, please look at ADV779 Clinical Leadership, Management and Advancing Practice / APP768 Coaching and Leadership
Key features
This module will enable students to explore and critically analyse the complex and dynamic nature of leadership within the context of personal, team, organisational, national and global professional practice.
You will share the contemporary thinking in relation to leadership theory and its relevance to professional practice.
Students will be supported to relate this theory to their own personal and professional development in addition critically exploring its capacity to impact on global, organisational and team dynamics.
Module code
ADV774
Credits
20
FHEQ Level
Level 7 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ masters degree
Location
Blended learning approach with face to face delivery at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
ADV774 module details (masters level)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:
- Critically evaluate current leadership and management concepts in relation to global and organisational contexts.
- Critically evaluate current leadership and management concepts in relation to team and personal development.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the factors that impact on professional career development.
- Critically examine your own identity as a leader and recognise your leadership capabilities.
Summary of module content
- Exploration of leadership models / styles and their application to professional practice.
- Management styles and associated support structures for example, supervision, appraisal, mentorship.
- Implications of change and exploration of change management theories.
- Personal and professional development in relation to leadership capabilities.
- Group and team dynamics.
- Professional resilience.
Admissions information
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
- Application forms.
- Change of name forms.
- Pre-course information.
- Downloadable guides.
- Student card.
Visit
Professional Development Unit (PDU) admissions for full details.
Module dates
THIS MODULE IS NOT RUNNING IN 2026/27 - instead, please look at ADV779 Clinical Leadership, Management and Advancing Practice / APP768 Coaching and Leadership
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.
Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
Entry requirements
You will normally be a healthcare professional with a first degree or a related academic degree. BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above, or European first cycle equivalent. Clinicians without a degree but with appropriate experience may be eligible to apply. Overseas students require IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required.
Fees
Please see the
Faculty of Health professional development module fees page.
Module lead
The lead for this module is
Fiona Fraser .
Further information
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, PL4 6AB
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, PL4 6AB