PG Cert Public Health - Health Promotion at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Our course develops the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to promote and protect public health and wellbeing. You will be equipped to fulfil a variety of roles in health promotion and public health, working in local authorities, health services or the voluntary sector. We focus on the ways people and communities can empower themselves to improve their health, and how public policy can create healthier societies and places.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Foundation of Public Health & Health Promotion, People, Power & Communities, Health Communication.

Career pathways

You will have the skills to commission, as well as to design, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion interventions. Our students find jobs as health promotion specialists, public health consultants, public health service managers, researchers, lecturers and generally wherever there is a health and wellbeing role at policy, planning and management levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Health, Social Sciences, Nursing, Teaching, Environmental Health, Health Visiting, Community Work or International Development, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5 is required for those whom English is not their first language, recognised equivalents are acceptable. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,270 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £4270. Source

International applicants: GBP 4,270 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £4270. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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