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MSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing

UCLan London●Docklands, East London

Postgraduate12 months full-timeFull-time, Standard Delivery, campus taughtWork experience accepted

Course Overview

This MSc is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, critical understanding, and applied skills to address contemporary public health challenges across diverse populations and communities.

Delivered through a research-informed approach, combining academic theory with practical application to support career readiness.

Advanced knowledge of public health systems, health inequalities, and community wellbeing across local, national, and global contexts

Strong analytical and research skills through engagement with real-world data and evidence

Critical understanding of how social determinants, policy, and structural factors influence health outcomes

Explore digital public health, including the role of technology, data, and innovation in population health

Strengthen leadership and project management skills for delivering public health initiatives

Undertake an applied research project investigating a real public health issue

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Entry requirement, in one line

Second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or related discipline; applications considered on their merits in light of the programme and relevant experience, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.

Entry Requirements

Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.

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Second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or related discipline; applications considered on their merits in light of the programme and relevant experience

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and entry with advanced standing considered in accordance with University regulations

Substantial relevant professional or management experience may be considered in place of, or alongside, a standard undergraduate degree classification

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Who Fits This Course

✓Holds a 2:2 or above in a health, social science, or related discipline (or can evidence relevant professional experience for RPL consideration)
✓Wants an intensive, 12-month full-time route into public health, policy, epidemiology, or health protection careers
✓Can commit to standard daytime campus delivery
✓Experienced professionals without a formal degree but with substantial relevant sector or management experience (assessed via Recognition of Prior Learning)

Who Does Not Fit

✕Does not hold a relevant undergraduate degree and has no professional experience to support an RPL case
✕Needs evening/weekend or part-time PG study, this course is standard delivery only, based on the current prospectus

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What You'll Study

Course Modules, year by year.

What you'll actually study, module by module.

Epidemiology and Community-Engaged Research Methods

Global Health Systems and Health Inequalities

Digital Health for Equity and Community Wellbeing

Leadership and Project Management for Public Health and Community Wellbeing

Applied Research Project: Public Health and Community Wellbeing

Career Opportunities

Where this degree can take you.

Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.

Public Health Analysis & IntelligenceEpidemiology & Health ProtectionPolicy & ResearchProgramme Leadership & ManagementPublic Health Practice, Community Wellbeing & Health InequalitiesPublic Health ConsultancyProgression to doctoral (PhD) study or academic careersRoles across NGOs, government bodies, multilateral agencies, health ministries, research institutions, and health-related industriesARU LondonAnglia Ruskin University London, Import & Export Buildings, 2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BEUndergraduate Degrees

Upcoming Intakes

3 routes in, each year.

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September

Standard intake, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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January

Mid-cycle intake, ideal if you're deciding later in the cycle.

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May

Final intake of the cycle, a good route if you need more lead time.

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