MSc Public Health and Health Promotion at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc Public Health and Health Promotion integrates public health theory and practice with a strong focus on health promotion, considering both the medical perspective and wider socio-economic determinants of health. It is delivered on Singleton Campus, is available full-time or part-time, and is mapped to the UKPHR practitioner competencies.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science | Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September and January | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Management, Leadership and Ethics in Public Health Practice and Lifecourse Perspectives and Nutrition (30 credits each, Semester 1); Public Health Research, Evidence, and Epidemiology and Health Promotion and Protection (30 credits each, Semester 2); and a 60-credit Dissertation.

Career pathways

Opens opportunities for further study or career development, including research, education, policy and management, with links to public health roles in local and private government, NGOs, the voluntary sector and advocacy organisations. The course can form part of a portfolio application for UKPHR practitioner or specialist registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant degree at 2.2 or above, or an equivalent recognised qualification and/or two years of relevant employment with evidence of educational or professional achievement. English language (international students): IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all domains, or a University-approved equivalent, before starting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc 1 year full-time; applies to September or January start. Part-time Year 1 fees: 2-year route UK 5,200 (2026/27), 5,450 (2027/28), international 10,950/11,500; 3-year route UK 3,450/3,600, international 7,300/7,650. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). MSc 1 year full-time; applies to September or January start. Part-time Year 1 fees: 2-year route UK 5,200 (2026/27), 5,450 (2027/28), international 10,950/11,500; 3-year route UK 3,450/3,600, international 7,300/7,650. Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

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