Course Summary

If you have an interest in front-line non-clinical public health services, then this course is for you. Whilst studying you will gain critical and theoretical knowledge of current issues within the public health arena, both in a UK and global context. The course allows you to specialise in your own area(s) of interest from the beginning, whilst achieving a core base of essential understanding. Key subject areas include ageing, mental health, sexual health, epidemiology, health promotion strategies, global health, global epidemics and many more. You will engage in live projects with employers from across the health sector and collaborate with fellow students to meet challenging briefs. In addition, you will benefit from guest lectures from local employers, charities and professionals to expand your knowledge of modern public health. This course will open up a range of opportunities to embark upon a career within the public health arena with organisations such as the NHS, Public Health England, think tanks and health-focused not for profit organisations. Academic progression is available through appropriate Masters degrees.

Course Details - Modules

Behaviour Change in Public Health, Dissertation, Health Needs in the Community, Leadership and Management in Health and Care, Principles in Public Health, Research Methods.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Learning and assessments have been designed to enable you to engage in critical debate with peers and sector professionals. An engaging, professional and multi-method learning approach is adopted including the use of formal lectures, seminars and group work. Assessment methods include individual projects, exams, presentation, assignments and a dissertation.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C2U8

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants must achieve a pass or higher in the relevant Foundation Degree or Level 5 equivalence (i.e. HND or Diploma in HE).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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