Overview

Join this Public Health (Health Inequalities) programme at University of Sunderland

Key facts

Health inequalities are one of the greatest challenges facing public health. Understanding, analysing, and addressing these inequalities are at the heart of this course.

You'll explore how social, economic, environmental, and structural factors shape health outcomes. You'll also engage in research, data analysis, behaviour change, epidemiology, and policy. This will give you the knowledge to explore complex public health challenges.

During the course you'll:

Work with real-world data

Critically evaluate research evidence

Analyse policies and interventions

Complete an independent research project on a public health inequality

Learn from expert staff actively engaged in public health practice and research.

This degree opens doors to a range of careers and further study including:

Public health practice and improvement

Health intelligence and research

Policy development and programme evaluation

Local government

The NHS

Voluntary organisations

International public health agencies

Doctoral study and research careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Social and Health Inequalities

Dissertation Project

Applied Social and Health Inequalities

Theories and Models of Behaviour Change

Health and Disease Patterns: Data Analysis and Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health View 573 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you usually need at least a 2:2 degree in a related subject (or equivalent). We'll also look at your application if you have relevant work experience alongside your qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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