Public Health, MA

Graduates of this Masters course will be enthused about the potential to act as change agents within multi-disciplinary public health settings. They will also be able to bring an extensive knowledge of public health with a critical awareness of the philosophical, theoretical and methodological issues to bear on the discipline. Graduates will also be able to adopt an independent and reflective approach to their learning and future careers.

Key Information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (2.2 or above) in a related subject
Applicants without the standard entry requirements, will also be considered if they can provide additional evidence in their personal statement.
English language requirements for International and EU students.

For full entry requirements, please see the how to apply section.

Course length

One year full-time or two years part-time

Study location

City site

Fees and funding

Please see the fees, funding and scholarships section.

Start date

September 2012

Schools

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Overview

This innovative Masters course has been designed in response to contemporary debates about the changing nature and shifting boundaries of multidisciplinary public health. The programme provides the opportunity to engage with a wide and diverse curricula including:

sustainable development
social determinants of health
politics
ethics
international public health.

It is suitable for recently qualified graduates or those already in employment.

Graduates of this Masters course will:

be inspired about the potential to act as change agents within multi-disciplinary public health settings
bring an extensive knowledge of public health with a critical awareness of the philosophical, theoretical and methodological issues to bear on the discipline
adopt an independent and reflective approach to their learning and future careers.

Contact details
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 4460
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Course

Course content
The course is modular and includes the following modules:

Concepts of Health and Healing
Public Health, Sustainability and Community
Critical Public Health
Multidisciplinary Public Health Policy and Practice
Principles of Research Design
International Politics of Health
Dissertation.

Modules are also available to be taken as part of continuing professional development.

How do you study?
The course is delivered through lectures, workshops, group work and one to one supervision. Students receive support throughout their studies from committed and enthusiastic teaching staff, who are also involved in research activity.

Assessment
The course employs a varied assessment regime, which includes essays, reports, portfolio and presentations. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to design, implement and present a significant piece of research relevant topic of your choice.

Resources and facilities
Our staff and teaching facilities are located on the University's city site in the heart of Nottingham, ensuring they are readily accessible to all. Students are supported by a full range of learning resources, from a £13 million library and education resource centre - where 24-hour IT access is available - to our comprehensive Student Support Services and International Development Office.

Careers

Your future career in public health
The course cultivates intellectual and research skills, experience and knowledge suitable for effective practice in a wide range of multidisciplinary public health sectors. You will be equipped to progress into policy, research and practice roles in the public, private or voluntary arenas in the UK or internationally. For those already employed it provides transferable skills such as independent critical thought, analysis and evaluation, partnership working skills and self-directed learning.

Placements

This course does not currently offer placements.

How to apply

Entry requirements

You will need an undergraduate degree (2.2 or above) in a related subject.
Applicants without the standard entry requirements, will also be considered if they can provide additional evidence in their Personal Statement of achievement or commitment to the multidisciplinary public health territory (e.g. awards, scholarships, work experience - either paid or unpaid) or are able to satisfy the Programme Leader that they have an equivalent qualification or experience to benefit from the programme of study.
No references are required when applying for this course.

English language entry requirements

See the English language entry requirements for courses at the School of Social Sciences and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University.

Scholarships
The School of Social Sciences Scholarship Scheme provides a number of awards to students on taught Masters courses.

Open days
The School of Social Sciences holds open events throughout the year. Come along and learn more about our courses, speak to programme leaders and find out about studying with the School. To find out more about these events visit the School of Social Sciences website. Alternatively you can visit our Virtual Open Day.

How to apply
Click the Apply online button at the top of the page to complete your application.