PGDip Public Health and Health Promotion at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PGDip 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 and is available full-time or part-time.

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

What you will study

Full-time 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). The MSc route adds 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.

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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 6,950 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip 1 year full-time; applies to September or January start. Source

International applicants: GBP 14,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). PGDip 1 year full-time; applies to September or January start. Source

Intake: September and January

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

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