Long Term and Chronic Condition Management, MSc

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Key Course Details

UK/EU
International

MSc 1 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2:1
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 7,200

MSc 2 Years Part Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2:1
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 3,600

MSc 3 Years Part Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2:1
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 2,400

MSc 1 Years Full Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer 2:1 - More Information
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 15,200

MSc 2 Years Part Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer 2:1 - More Information
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 7,650

MSc 3 Years Part Time

- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Start Date September 2019
- Typical Offer 2:1 - More Information
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 5,100

Course Overview

Long-term and chronic conditions can have profound and far reaching implications on all aspects of peoples’ lives, resulting in often complex care and support needs for patients and their families and carers.

This Master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge and experience to understand the needs of people living with and affected by long-term and chronic conditions and to design and manage health and care services accordingly.

Your studies will take a multi-disciplinary approach with collaboration encouraged across the various professions involved in long term and chronic condition management.

Why Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management at Swansea?

Based in our College of Human and Health Sciences, you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment, with many opportunities to make connections with students from a range of disciplines and nationalities.

According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014-2021, over 75% of research carried out at the college was of international or world-leading quality.

We have strong links with professional practice and academic research networks in Europe and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.

Your Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management experience

Our extensive range of optional modules means that you can tailor your studies to your particular interests and area of practice. You also have several options for your dissertation, including the novel opportunity to draft a paper to be submitted for publication.

Our academic staff are active in practice and research and have a wealth of professional experience in chronic condition management, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and current policy and practical expertise.

You will be joining a university that is ranked first in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (What Uni 2017).

Careers in Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management

Your Master’s qualification in Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management will open up a range of opportunities for further study or career development in your chosen discipline, including research, education, policy, and management.

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Modules

You will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering topics including the psychology and social aspects of chronic and long-term illness, management of specific conditions, and theory and practice of leadership and management.

Throughout your studies, you will critically examine policy and practice initiatives and consider a range of research methods.

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM38	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Research
SHGM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Foundations in Health Promotion
SHHM06	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	The Social Aspects of Long Term and Chronic Illness
SHVM42	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	500 Internal Server Error Internal Server Error The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request. Either the server is overloaded or there is an error in the application.
SHVM51	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Theory and Practice of Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management

Optional Modules

MSc Chronic Conditions ft

Choose Exactly 45 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose 45 credits from the following modules:

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM101	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions
SHGM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care
SHGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Partnerships, Public Health and Epidemiology
SHGM54	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Public Health Practice
SHGM66		0
SHHM23	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Advancing Practice in End of Life Care
SHHM50	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Assistive Technology in Health and Social Care
SHQM27	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Politics and Policies
SHQM43	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	30	Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
SHVM00	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management
SHVM46	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	15	Chronic Pain Management

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHVM47	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	60	Dissertation - Chronic Conditions Management

MSc 2 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students must choose between 60 and 75 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM38	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Research
SHGM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Foundations in Health Promotion
SHVM51	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Theory and Practice of Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management

Optional Modules

MSc Long Term and Chronic 2 year programme - 1st year

Choose Maximum Of 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students may select either 15 credits or 30 credits from the optional modules.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM101	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions
SHGM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care
SHGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Partnerships, Public Health and Epidemiology
SHGM54	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Public Health Practice
SHGM66		0
SHHM50	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Assistive Technology in Health and Social Care
SHQM27	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Politics and Policies
SHQM43	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	30	Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
SHVM00	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management
SHVM46	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	15	Chronic Pain Management

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHHM06	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	The Social Aspects of Long Term and Chronic Illness
SHVM42	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	500 Internal Server Error Internal Server Error The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request. Either the server is overloaded or there is an error in the application.
SHVM47	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	60	Dissertation - Chronic Conditions Management

Optional Modules

MSc Long Term and Chronic 2 year programme - 2nd year

Choose Minimum Of 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select a minimum of 30 credits from the optional modules.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM101	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions
SHGM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care
SHGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Partnerships, Public Health and Epidemiology
SHGM54	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Public Health Practice
SHGM66		0
SHHM50	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Assistive Technology in Health and Social Care
SHQM27	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Politics and Policies
SHQM43	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	30	Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
SHVM00	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management
SHVM46	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	15	Chronic Pain Management

MSc 3 Year Part-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students must choose between 60 and 75 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM38	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Research
SHGM45	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Foundations in Health Promotion
SHVM51	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	Theory and Practice of Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management

Optional Modules

Long Term & CCM pt optionals

Choose Maximum Of 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students can select either 15 or 30 credits. A maximum of 45 credits from these optional modules can be selected over years 1 and 2

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM101	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions
SHGM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care
SHGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Partnerships, Public Health and Epidemiology
SHGM54	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Public Health Practice
SHGM66		0
SHHM23	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Advancing Practice in End of Life Care
SHHM50	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Assistive Technology in Health and Social Care
SHQM27	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Politics and Policies
SHQM43	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	30	Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
SHVM00	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management
SHVM46	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	15	Chronic Pain Management

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHHM06	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	The Social Aspects of Long Term and Chronic Illness
SHVM42	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	15	500 Internal Server Error Internal Server Error The server encountered an internal error and was unable to complete your request. Either the server is overloaded or there is an error in the application.

Optional Modules

Long Term & CCM pt optionals

Choose Maximum Of 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students can select either 15 or 30 credits of optional modules, to a maximum of 45 credits over year 1 and 2

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHGM101	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions
SHGM35	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care
SHGM40	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Partnerships, Public Health and Epidemiology
SHGM54	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Public Health Practice
SHGM66		0
SHHM23	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Advancing Practice in End of Life Care
SHHM50	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Assistive Technology in Health and Social Care
SHQM27	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	15	Politics and Policies
SHQM43	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	30	Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
SHVM00	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	30	Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management
SHVM46	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	15	Chronic Pain Management

Year 3 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
SHVM47	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	60	Dissertation - Chronic Conditions Management

Year 3 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for this course you will need;

An appropriate degree or its equivalent from an approved UK institution (preferably 2:1 or above) and evidence of recent academic study
A professional qualification and a minimum of two year’s relevant work experience and responsibilities considered by the University to be acceptable for the purposes of postgraduate admission
If your first language is not English you will need to have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all domains, or a University approved equivalent, prior to starting the programme

How You're Taught

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This course is structured as either a one year full-time or three year part-time modular taught Master's degree. The core structure is based around a holistic approach to long term and chronic conditions management, coupled with research.

You will have the flexibility to choose a “bespoke” path that enables you to develop personally and professionally relevant qualifications with a range of optional modules on offer.

During the course you can ‘drill down’ within your specialist area, for example, health promotion, leadership or cancer rehabilitation.

Assessment

Learning is assessed through short essays, multiple choice examination, research proposal, critically appraised topics, portfolio development and poster presentations.

Welsh Provision

If you are a Welsh speaker our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

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Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

		UK/EU	International
MSc	Full Time	£ 7,200	£ 15,200
MSc	Part Time	£ 3,600	£ 7,650
MSc	Part Time	£ 2,400	£ 5,100

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It is now possible for some students to study part-time under the Tier 4 visa route. This is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category. Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

Parking and travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Printing and binding
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

How to Apply

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.