COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Health Promotion offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical understanding with practical application to prepare students for leadership roles in public health and wellbeing. Core modules such as Principles of Health Promotion and Behaviour Change, Strategy and Project Planning in Health, and the Dissertation provide a foundation in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective health initiatives. The course emphasises strategic thinking, evidence-based practice, and behaviour change approaches to improve population health. A diverse selection of optional modules allows students to tailor their studies to individual interests and career goals, exploring areas such as research methods, health law and ethics, global public health, digital health technologies, and social marketing. Modules on leadership, education design, and community engagement enhance professional and management skills essential for health sector roles. The program also includes opportunities for community placements, allowing students to develop practical competencies in health promotion. By combining global health perspectives with local applications, the course fosters a critical understanding of the challenges and strategies in promoting health and wellbeing. Graduates are equipped with the skills to work in health promotion, policy, research, and community development, contributing to sustainable and equitable health improvement worldwide.