Universities Ireland National University of Ireland Galway Courses MA Health Promotion

MA Health Promotion
at National University of Ireland Galway

Galway, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 16,740
Country Rank#14
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 88

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion offers a taught programme of eight modules, delivered over two semesters to full-time students and over four semesters to part-time students. The MA course incorporates the taught component of the Postgraduate Diploma programme together with a minor dissertation based on original research, which is undertaken over the summer months with a submission date in late August.

Aims and objectives
The programme aims to provide students with professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following:

Theoretical background to the concepts and principles of health promotion and the application of theory to practice
Determinants of physical, mental and social well-being.
Key factors influencing the promotion of positive health.
Application of a range of different health promotion approaches and strategies across diverse population groups, topics and settings.
Critical role of the research process and its application in the development of knowledge and best practice in health promotion.

Course Content
The content of the taught modular programme reflects the programmes aims and objectives. The programme comprises four core and six optional modules. Students must complete eight modules in total, four core and four optional, from a choice of six. As a student in Health Promotion you will have the opportunity to engage with international health promotion research projects and to pursue European based study as an optional module. The full-time taught programme is supported by a workplacement where you will experience Health Promotion in action.

Programme delivery

The programme uses a wide variety of delivery approaches including: lectures, small group teaching, group work and enquiry based learning, together with a work placement. We have delivered the programme through face-to-face teaching and through blended learning. The precise delivery format for the academic year 2021–22 will depend on the public health advice in September 2021. MA students are supported through the minor dissertation by a named supervisor who is a member of academic staff.

Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Year 1 (90 Credits)
- Required HP504: Dissertation
- Required HP832: Research Methods
- Required HP846: Foundations of Health Promotion
- Required HP847: Health Promotion Practice
- Required HP848: Determinants of Health
- Optional HP852: Re-Orienting Health Services
- Optional HP150: Evaluation of Health Promotion Programmes
- Optional HP849: Promoting Healthy Behaviour
- Optional HP850: Promoting Mental Health & Well Being
- Optional HP853: Supportive Environments for Health
- Optional HP845: The European Dimension in Health Promotion
- Optional HP6106: Workplace Wellness
- Optional HP6101: Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Prevention
- Optional HP140: Mental Health Promotion
Entry Requirement
Applications are considered from candidates with a primary degree from cognate disciplines
.

MA: Eligibililty for the MA programme is generally an honours primary degree (H2.2), or equivalent international qualification.

PDip: applicants must have a primary degree at pass level or higher (or equivalent international qualification). The course team evaluates academic record, relevant experience, and motivation for all eligible applicants.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees: EU
€6,850 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€6,710 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€16,740 p.a. 2022/23

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.
Career Prospect
Career Opportunities

A variety of career opportunities in Ireland and abroad exist for graduates of this programme. Graduates are qualified to pursue a full-time career in health promotion or to incorporate health promotion principles into their work, expecially those in the health and education sectors.

MA graduates have found employment in statutory, voluntary, community and academic positions in a number of roles including dedicated Health Promotion Specialist posts.

PDip graduates have found employment in a diverse range of fields of health and medical research, including MDs and PhDs and improved professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in daily practice (Evidence-Based Healthcare).

Cost Of Studying At National University of Ireland Galway

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Health Promotion at National University of Ireland Galway