MSc Public Health & Social Innovation at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A social-science-led public health programme, new for September 2026 entry, on how social, economic, political, commercial and environmental forces shape health. It moves from analysis to action through social innovation, co-production, systems thinking and applied innovation labs, with an optional placement-based dissertation.

Faculty: Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Foundations of Public Health (semester 1) and Social Innovation in Public Health (semester 2). Students choose options such as Inequalities in Social Policy, Health Systems Performance, Financing & Innovation, Media & Health, Becoming an Effective Health Analyst, Perspectives on Social Research and Quantitative Methods I, and Health Policy from an International Perspective in semester 2.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in public health, policy, research, NGOs, international organisations and social enterprises.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First or second-class honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in social sciences, health studies or related fields. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with no score below 6.0, or equivalent; tests are valid for two years. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 a year (2027/28). Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 24,950 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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