Swansea University Multiple locations Swansea , Wales , United Kingdom
Overview
By taking the Child Public Health programme from Swansea University you will explore the evidence base underpinning current public health policy relating to children aged 0-11 in the UK and internationally, covering topics including perinatal health, nutrition and immunisations.
Your studies will take an integrated approach encompassing the biological, psychological and social influences affecting children’s long-term educational and emotional development and the public health policies and interventions that can support these.
Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques.
Based in our College of Human and Health Sciences, you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment, with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines.
We have strong links with professional practice and academic research networks in Europe and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate qualification in Child Public Health opens up a range of career opportunities in the public, private, and third sectors including:
- Children and young people’s services
- Research
- Local, national and international policy development
- Education
- Nutrition
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Childhood Nutrition and Growth
- Influences Upon Child Health
- Sociology of Child Health
- Researching Childhood
- Childhood Nutrition and Growth
- Influences Upon Child Health
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Management Health Sciences View 276 other Masters in Health Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for this course you will need:
- A UK 2.2 (or above) degree in a related discipline (for example nursing, midwifery, childhood studies, education, psychology, sociology, mental health)
- If you don’t have an undergraduate degree you should have significant relevant work experience (the admissions tutor will assess the appropriateness of this experience in relation to the programme)
- You may also be asked to attend an interview and you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (previously known as a Criminal Records Bureau, or CRB, Check).
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International
16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16900 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
8150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8150 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
MSc 2 Year Part-time
- UK - £ 4,050
- International - £ 8,500
MSc 3 Year Part Time
- UK - £ 2,700
- International - £ 5,650
Funding
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