Global Health (Taught)

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 leadership and management skills through a Level 7 award in Strategic Management, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

• Learn from a dedicated, experienced team whose expertise in global health and public health challenges will broaden your perspective.

• Study interdisciplinary modules taught using creative methods, with diverse assessment approaches.

• Undertake opportunities to develop employability skills with diverse communities both nationally and globally.

• Benefit from block teaching, allowing you to focus on one subject at a time for better engagement, feedback, and work-life balance.