COURSE CURRICULUM

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of public health, health promotion, and social care, equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to address contemporary health challenges. The curriculum integrates key theories, policies, and ethical frameworks that underpin effective public health and social care practice. Students develop strong research and analytical skills, enabling them to examine complex health issues and make well-informed, evidence-based decisions in professional settings. Core study areas include social epidemiology and public health development, which focus on health patterns, inequalities, and population-level interventions, as well as health care system organisation and leadership, which builds understanding of how services are structured and managed. The course also covers community care and the management of long-term conditions, preparing students to support individuals with ongoing and complex health needs. Practice-based research strengthens the ability to apply research methods to real-world contexts. The program culminates in a substantial dissertation, allowing students to investigate a public health or social care issue in depth and demonstrate independent research capability. Optional modules offer further specialisation in areas such as service integration and partnership working, quality assurance and service improvement, and population health with digital health promotion. Overall, the course enhances professional readiness by combining academic rigour with practical, research-led learning.