The Global Health MSc course offers opportunities to develop expertise on global health issues as well as acquiring transferrable and non-academic skills. Students will be able to critically analyse important global health problems, understand inequalities and inequities, and how to contribute to addressing multi-faceted challenges through capacity building, drawing on community assets, partnership working, research and education.

 

Students will undertake a range of modules including: Introduction to Global Health, Researching Global Health, Leading Sustainable Change in Global Health, Interventions in Global Health, and Global Health Dissertation. The course will be delivered by passionate staff with expertise from a range of backgrounds including psychology, sociology, nutrition, biomedical science, mental health and community development among others.

 

We provide both academic and non-academic support, that is tailored to students’ needs, such as creative learning tools, multiple resources, academic booster sessions, personal tutoring, and inclusive pastoral care. The support embedded in the course has proved to enhance our students’ experience whilst being part of the university and has informed their journey afterwards.

 

Key features

• Develop strong leadership and management skills through a Level 7 award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• Benefit from an experienced, supportive and approachable teaching team whose research and practice in global health and public health challenges will broaden your own perspectives.
• Benefit from an experienced, supportive and approachable teaching team helping to broaden students’ perspective of global health research and practice.
• Study interdisciplinary modules that are taught through creative teaching methods and assessed in diverse approaches.
• Undertake opportunities to engage in work experience with diverse communities both nationally and globally.

• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.