Public Health and Health Promotion (HEAE305 / APP772)

Critically explore contemporary approaches to public health and health promotion
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Key features

This 20-credit module takes an upstream approach to thinking about health and wellbeing in our society. It provides the opportunity to critically explore contemporary approaches to public health and health promotion. Participants will develop their knowledge of population health, health protection, and health promotion nationally and with communities and individuals.
The aim of this module is to enable participants to think critically about the nature, purpose and practice of public health and to critically examine ways of promoting health in collaboration with communities and individuals.
Group
Group discussion
Module code

HEAE305 / APP772


Credits

20


FHEQ level

Level 6 – degree level / Level 7 – masters degree


Location

Online distance learning

Course details

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • Critically explore historical and contemporary public health perspectives, including social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors.
  • Critically examine the concept of population health, including demography, epidemiology and health protection.
  • Demonstrate a systematic in-depth understanding of evidence-based health promotion approaches when collaborating with communities and individuals.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is in two parts:
1. A series of set exercises critically exploring public health topics.
2. A written assignment demonstrating a systematic in-depth understanding of health promotion approaches.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Module dates

22, 29 January, 5, 12, 19, 26 February, 5 March 2026
In this module teaching and learning will take place fully online using set readings and activities that you complete independently in your own time on a week by week basis. In addition, each week there is a 3 hour online interactive seminar on the morning of the dates above. The seminar is based on the weekly topic and aligns with the weekly readings and activities.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways – please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.