Global Health Policy (by Distance Learning) (Taught)

Humanity is faced with many health-related challenges – non-communicable diseases, new and existing pathogens, environmental degradation, political and economic instability, conflict. These increasingly transcend national boundaries. Embracing the values of health equity, universal health coverage, and the improvement of health worldwide, you can join these efforts when you study with us.

Study Global Healthy Policy by distance learning and you’ll benefit from our multidisciplinary expertise in areas including public health, epidemiology, health economics and political science. You’ll You will have an opportunity apply this knowledge to issues such as health systems, environmental health and infectious disease, with the support of academics who are active global researchers and policy influencers. With our flexible online format, you will be able to access your study materials wherever you are in the world and study at your own pace, at a time convenient to you.

Probe big topics such as the impact of economics and politics on global health and global health policy. Explore how climate change and environmental degradation affect health and challenge health policymaking. Soon you’ll develop the conceptual understanding you need to make a difference in your field.

What you will learn

• Sharpen your knowledge of key issues, core economic and political concepts affecting global health

• Apply your knowledge of politics and economics to real-world global health policy issues

• Discover the global nature of the health threats and challenges posed by environmental change

• Develop analytical skills to apply concepts to practical challenges and research issues facing global health policymaking

• Grow your ability to analyse and critically discuss complex health policy questions.

Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.