Social Care Masters: Join us in improving social care research

Are you passionate about improving the health and social care system? Dive deep into one of our three cutting-edge research projects, offering a rare chance to develop essential research skills in applied health and care. Whether it's enhancing child safeguarding, uplifting care home residents' welfare, or fostering community-based support for healthy ageing, you'll be at the heart of change.

🔍 Research Projects: 

1. Family Solutions Plus: A cutting-edge model safeguarding children. Explore the holistic approach designed to fortify family bonds, reduce the necessity of foster care and evaluate its real-world impact with Oxfordshire County Council. 

2. Health and Well-being of Care Home Residents: With the rise of complex challenges like the Covid pandemic, our research aims to unveil innovations like RESTORE2, personalized care planning, and alternatives to hospitalisation to bolster the quality of life for care home residents. 

3. Coordinating Community-based Support for Healthy Ageing: Shape the future of community health. Investigate social prescribing, assess community-based support, and coordinate comprehensive care for the elderly.
   

To explore the available options for module selection, please visit the following webpage: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/courses/professional-and-short-courses/healthcare-cpd/course-list/

Some modules might have specific entry requirements. Feel free to contact us if you want more details on those. 

The MSc programme consists of 180 credits. There are two options depending on which Research Design and Dissertation modules you opt for:  

• a 20-credit research design with a 60-credit dissertation module, or  

• a 10-credit research design with a 50-credit dissertation module.  

• The remaining 100 or 120 credits is gained through optional modules (to achieve 180 credits) 

• Oxford Brooks offer support from a programme leader to help you pick a well-rounded set of modules for a balanced learning experience.
  

• A UK/EU first degree or an equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution OR 

• Professional qualifications pertinent to health and social care. (A full list of approved regulatory bodies is available here.) 

• At least six months' experience in the health/social care sector, whether as a student, employee, or volunteer, is essential. 

• Support from your line manager, if necessary, to undertake the masters 

• Recent study (within the last five years) at degree or equivalent level is a plus. 

• Ability to start the programme in January 2024, and complete it on time (within 24 months).
  

For more details about the projects and to apply go here: [link to page with application details and projects etc] We particularly welcome applications from NMAHP or social care individuals in ethnic minority groups. 

Please note: Individuals already in receipt of a research grant/fellowship from elsewhere are not eligible for this award.