Master of Public Health

at Northumbria University

This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore and develop your skills and knowledge of leadership, engagement and collaborative working, public health intelligence and epidemiology, public health fundamentals and research. 

Teaching will be delivered via a mix of lectures and seminars, which will be supported by case studies, enquiry-based learning exercises, skills development sessions and independent study. 

This course will be assessed through written work, group presentations, essays and academic posters. 

You will also produce an in-depth dissertation project around a subject area of your choice. Undertaken under the supervision of a dedicated supervisor, this project will form the final stage of the assessment process.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• AC0778 -Research: Approaches, Methods and skills (Core,30 Credits)
• AC0782 -Public Health Fundamentals: Concepts, Theories and Frameworks (Core,30 Credits)
• AC7024 -Dissertation Project (Core,60 Credits)
• AC7027 -Managing health improvement through social marketing (Core,20 Credits)
• AC7028 -Public health intelligence and epidemiology: informing policy and strategy (Core,20 Credits)
• AC7029 -Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health and Healthcare (Core,20 Credits)
• EF0192 -Academic Language Skills in Health PG (Health Health) (Optional,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a subject related to health or health sciences, or work experience at a senior level in public health/healthcare and evidence of a clear commitment to a career in public health. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry
Full UK Fee: £7,950

Full EU Fee: £16,500

Full International Fee: £16,500

Upon graduation you will possess the skills required for leadership, management and system-based thinking in public health, all of which will enhance your ability to lead and manage in a variety of public health organisations in the UK and worldwide.

The Master of Public Health qualification is a national and internationally renowned degree that will help you seek employment in public or government services, voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations and research posts both in the UK and abroad.

Former alumni have gone on to work for non-governmental organisations, hospital management, voluntary and charitable organisations and health improvement posts.

Completion of this course also provides an excellent grounding for progression to PhD or professional doctorate studies.