The programme reflects the multidisciplinary nature of public health and health promotion and includes:

- health promotionÊ

- global public healthÊ

- health policyÊ

- politics, sociologyÊ

- psychology, communicationÊÊ

- advanced academic and research skills

You will develop your knowledge in public health and health promotion as well as build your research skills.The programme has an active learning and research-led approach.

Course Content

The MSc Public Health has been specially designed to give you up-to-date knowledge and the necessary skills to be able to understand andÊapply your learning in analysing evidence, assessing need, planning, implementation and the evaluation of public health and health promotion in a range of contexts.

A key focus is the development of a theoretical, conceptual, historical and critical understandings of public health and health promotion. This understanding will be applied to an analysis of ethical, political and policy debates informing health promotion and public health practice.

You will need to complete eight study blocks that lead to six assessments and a 15,000 - 18,000 word dissertation to achieve the MSc Public Health and Health Promotion.

Careers

Graduates gain the skills and knowledge to develop a career in health promotion and public health. This course is of interest to a wide range of professionals working in health and social care, local government, education and the voluntary sect