Public Health and Health Promotion

Entry requirements

To apply for this course you will need:

• a relevant degree at 2.2 or above
• an equivalent recognised qualification and/ or two years of relevant employment with evidence of educational/professional achievement.
• international students will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all domains, or a University approved equivalent, prior to starting the programme.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

MSc Public Health and Health Promotion (PHHP) is a long-established course designed to meet the varied forms of public health practice. Your studies will integrate public health theory and practice, with a strong focus on health promotion, to provide significant contributions to the public health service throughout Wales, the UK and internationally.

Studying alongside students from a range of industries and professions, you will develop an understanding of the multidimensional nature of public health, considering both the traditional medical perspective and wider socio-economic determinants of health.

Our course content is informed by regional, national and global policy, providing relevant learning outcomes for both home and international students, and all teaching is underpinned by the evidence base for public health practice to build a course where students develop the skills and knowledge required to work within a national and global health arena.

Why Public Health and Health Promotion at Swansea?

Based in our School of Health and Social Care, you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment, with many opportunities to make connections with students from a range of disciplines and nationalities. The MSc and PGDip Public Health and Health Promotion (PHHP) is available full-time or part-time and is situated in the School of Health and Social Care in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science (FMHLS). This programme combines theory-based learning with practical experience and is delivered on Singleton Campus.

According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 75% of research carried out at the School of Health and Social Care is 3* and therefore considerable in terms of reach and significance. Our focus on research outputs has resulted in a 21% increase in world-leading research (REF2021). This research expertise and excellence feeds directly into our learning and teaching practise and your course content.

The course is mapped to the United Kingdom Public Health Register (UKPHR) practitioner Competencies, New Standards December 2018 and can form part of the portfolio application process for practitioner/specialist registration with the UKPHR.

We have strong links with professional practice and academic research networks in Europe and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.

Your Public Health and Health Promotion experience

Our teaching staff are active in practice and research and have a wealth of professional experience in public health and health promotion, offering an unrivalled mix of academic excellence and current policy and practical expertise.

This programme aims to create an inclusive, supportive community where you will feel a sense of belonging. Throughout the course, events such as guest lectures, research seminars, and student‑led groups encourage interaction across different levels of study, helping you connect with your peers and lecturers. You will also get involved in research projects, gaining experience, developing academic and professional skills, and building networks within the field.