Overview

The MSc of Public Health delivered at the Sheffield Hallam University explores how social factors influence disease prevention and population health across diverse settings – from education to urban planning, workplaces, transport infrastructure and agriculture. Guided by World Health Organisation principles such as equity, health as a human right, and partnership, we’ll tackle the complex, political and dynamic nature of health, illness and disability.

Key facts

Study a multidisciplinary course that draws on sociology and public policy.
Learn the key concepts, models and theories of public health.
Focus on wider determinants of population health.
Explore policy, evidence and practice to address key questions in public health.
Gain a global perspective on health challenges, diversity, equity and cultural context.

By exploring health in social and cultural contexts, you'll gain a global perspective on effective strategies for improving population health.The course combines whole-group lectures with smaller, interactive workshops to encourage collaboration and peer learning, as well as independent study. You'll engage in in-class activities designed to deepen your understanding of public health concepts and their real-world applications. The weekly face-to-face sessions are supported by extensive online resources to ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to teaching and learning. The course also draws on specialist staff in TESOL to support the development of academic writing and study skills for international students.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Health, Culture And Public Health Development Work

Health Promotion Principles, Policy And Practice

Inequality, Health And Poverty

Infectious Disease And Long Term Conditions

Public Health Evidence: Synthesis And Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Applicants from the UK can apply at any time.There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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General requirements

Normally a degree or other qualification at an equivalent level plus experience in the field of public health or research. We are keen to encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds.

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

≈ 18600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

≈ 10940 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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