Health Promotion and Public Health

The aim of this course is to increase critical awareness of promoting health in the context of the social determinants of health, a fundamental aspect of public health and health promotion practice, by evaluating the underpinning principles and concepts of health promotion and public health in different settings.

The historical context of health promotion and public health will be explored and how practice has evolved. Current challenges of public health and health promotion practice will be examined and critically analysed.

You will be actively participating throughout the module. In addition to your directed studies, workshops and the module assessment, you will also be reflecting on your personal development as a public health professional.

The course will be delivered through online workshops at set times. The sessions will cover the following:

• Defining Health and Public Health
• Historical Context of Public Health and Health Promotion
• Current and Evolving Public Health Challenges
• Current Public Health Practice
• What is health?
• The Social Determinants of Health
• Health Promotion Principles
• Health Promotion Models
• Health Promotion Approaches

Assessment

Advanced presentation skills are core to public health practice.

Therefore, the assessment for this course involves designing and delivering an oral presentation. You will be required to demonstrate your presentation skills and your fulfilment of the module learning outcomes. Additionally, your presentation will show your ability to relate theory to practice and your depth of knowledge about the principles and concepts of health promotion and public health. It will also demonstrate your research skills, such as identifying sources of information and selecting appropriate references and your ability to organise ideas, to think critically and to reason logically. It should be clearly presented in an academically and professionally acceptable manner. You will be supported in preparing for your assessment by your tutors.

Independent Study

This course is completed through a combination of self-directed independent study and group work.

It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 150 hours study over the 8 weeks of the module, including the preparation and delivery of the assessment. 

You will be allocated an academic tutor who will be there to support you through the module.

Staff Delivering on This Course

This module has been developed by a team of academic and professional staff with extensive expertise in public health and health promotion, within academic, healthcare and community public health settings.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All online learning students, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.