-
EDPM27
Child Health and Movement
This module explores current, emerging and critical public health and health promotion issues affecting childhood from birth to age 18. You will explore key child health concepts and national and international trends in children¿s health. This includes childhood growth, health behaviours, child health surveillance and monitoring, health literacy, and national/global child health issues including childhood obesity and physical inactivity. Through lectures, collaborative activities and workshops, you will evaluate and propose strategies (e.g. interventions, school-based programmes, policy) to address inequalities in children¿s health.
Throughout the module, you will explore child health through a socio-ecological framework with focus on inequalities. This includes the role of individuals (e.g. the child, families), settings (e.g. schools), national and global policy and socio-cultural factors. You will examine the social determinants of health, including the impact of poverty and deprivation and the influence of education. This module will examine the interplay between, and application of research, theory, policy and practice.
-
PPS108
Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care
This module is your starting point for understanding how research shapes health and social
care. You will explore the origins of key research approaches and theoretical perspectives that
underpin the evidence in today¿s practice.
Through interactive learning and group work, you will learn how to search for relevant research
papers, evaluate their usefulness, and present your findings with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are new to research or curious about how it works, this module will help you build
the skills to engage with evidence and ask better questions about the world around you.
By the end of this module¿s delivery, you will have a solid foundation in research thinking, ready
to support your future studies and professional development. You will build your confidence
around research.
-
PUP700
Management, Leadership and Ethics in Public Health Practice
This compulsory module is designed to help you develop the leadership and management skills essential for working effectively in today¿s complex public health environments. Through a mix of theory and applied learning, you¿ll explore how organisations are structured, how to engage stakeholders, and how to lead teams and manage resources across different agencies. You¿ll also gain insight into how to deliver projects and drive change in collaborative settings, preparing you to take on strategic roles in public health.
Public health professionals often face difficult ethical decisions¿whether around screening programmes, vaccination policies, reproductive health, or tackling health inequalities. This module encourages you to critically examine these issues, using ethical theories and real-world case studies to build your confidence in making informed, principled decisions. You¿ll be challenged to question assumptions and develop a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to ethical dilemmas.
By the end of the module, you¿ll have a strong foundation in leadership and ethical reasoning, ready to lead with integrity and purpose. Whether you're managing a team, evaluating a programme, or advocating for change, you¿ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact in diverse public health settings.
-
PUP703
Health Promotion and Protection
This module lays the groundwork for understanding how public health promotion works in practice and policy. You¿ll explore the core theories and principles that drive health improvement, from behaviour change theories to health protection strategies. Whether you're passionate about mental wellbeing, reducing health inequalities, or improving quality of life, this module helps you connect the dots between evidence-based approaches and real-world impact.
You¿ll dive into both `bottom-up¿ community-led initiatives and `top-down¿ policy-driven interventions, learning how each plays a role in shaping public health outcomes. Alongside this, you¿ll examine key concepts in infection control, outbreak management, and environmental health threats, gaining insight into how public health professionals respond to challenges in both primary care and wider community settings.
By the end of the module, you¿ll be equipped to evaluate health promotion campaigns that are grounded in theory and tailored to diverse populations. You¿ll also develop a deeper understanding of the determinants of health and how to apply your knowledge to protect and promote health across different contexts. If you're ready to become a proactive force in public health, this module gives you the tools to lead with confidence and clarity.
Essentially this module aims to develop a critical understanding of public health principles to PREVENT, PROMOTE and PROTECT population health.
-
SHGM37
Management and Leadership for Public Health Practice
The module is designed to help students address the key areas of practice concerned with leading and managing teams and individuals, building alliances, developing capacity and capability, and working in partnership with other practitioners and agencies. It is therefore concerned with working within teams; leadership within teams; managing resources, budgets, projects, and service delivery; strategy and management of change; negotiation, facilitation, and building alliances.
-
SHGM89
Health Protection
This module contextualises Health Protection within Public Health and Health Promotion Practice. It provides an overview of the key concepts of infection control, prevention of threats to human health from external environmental hazards, and outbreak management
