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PostgraduateCourse summary
This unique specialist course combines the taught elements of the Master of Public Health (Global) with work-based learning. The course is especially suited to those students who wish to develop their experience and capabilities of global public health within a related setting.
- The course provides you with the opportunity to integrate theory and engage with practice in a negotiated work-based learning experience.
- The course offers you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current knowledge of global public health, strategic thinking and leadership skills, whilst examining the changing political landscape of public health environments in an international context.
- You will study alongside a diverse range of students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds from the UK and overseas, bringing a richness to the course which will enhance your learning.
- A range of innovative assessment approaches will be used which have been designed to prepare you to work in leadership roles within the public health field, using evidence-based practice.
- You will be taught by a team of passionate academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility related to contemporary public health both in the UK and overseas. The course benefits from regular speakers from local and central UK government agencies such as Public Health England and the Department of Health.
- Additional support will be provided for the enhancement of academic and curriculum skills such as academic writing skills, presentation skills and personal journal development.
Modules
Core modules Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Introductory Statistics for Public Health Principles of Public Health Health Promotion and Health Improvement Epidemiology Communicable Disease Global Public Health Humanitarian; Disasters & Emergencies: Response and Recovery Public Health Project Advanced Practice in Public Health
Assessment method
Assessment will be though a series of course work. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * You are required to have completed and passed the Master of Public Health (Global) Course * Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| England | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office (mailto:[email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH