Global Health Policy MSc draft

Program Overview

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Keele University's MSc in Global Health Policy equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and address global health inequalities. The program covers key concepts, challenges, and policy responses to complex health issues, preparing graduates for careers in policy analysis, advocacy, research, and more. Students benefit from active learning, research opportunities, and collaborations with the World Health Organization.

Program Outline

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Keele University - Global Health Policy MSc

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Degree Overview:

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Master of Science in Global Health Policy

This program examines the need to reduce health inequalities across the globe, at various geographic scales. It introduces students to the key concepts and challenges of global health policy and how to tackle and raise awareness of the issues and prepare for potential life-changing problems. The program also focuses on the politics and international relations of complex health policy challenges and the policy/institutional responses to these.

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Objectives

• To provide students with the knowledge and skills to engage in policy analysis, to help improve the health of populations at a local, national and global scale.
• To develop advanced research and cross-cultural communication skills enabling students to explore a wide range of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• To gain a critical insight into global concerns, politics, economics, governance and advocacy.
• To develop an array of advanced personal and professional skills including analytical skills, innovative thinking, originality, and problem-solving skills.

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Outline:

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Structure

• The program consists of 180 credits which must be completed to achieve the final MSc award, including six compulsory modules (total of 90 credits), two optional modules (total of 30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).
• The program is offered full-time, with a September start date.
Part-time options are available.

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Compulsory Modules

• PIR-40095: Research in Action (15 credits)
• PIR-40154: Global Governance of Health (15 credits)
• PIR-40144: Advanced Approaches to Politics and International Relations (15 credits)
• PIR-40150: Evidence, Evaluation and Policy (15 credits)
• PIR-40166: Governing Inequalities in Development
• PIR-40105 – Masters Dissertation in Politics and International Relations (60 credits)

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Optional Modules

• Students choose two optional modules worth 15 credits each from a list of available options.

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Content

• The program covers a wide range of topics related to global health policy, including:
• The changing nature of the governance of global public health
• The relationship between globalisation and global health's social, political, economic and environmental determinants
• The politics and international relations of complex health policy challenges
• The policy/institutional responses to these challenges
• The key concepts and challenges of global health policy
• How to tackle and raise awareness of the issues and prepare for potential life-changing problems
• The obstacles and risks to public health and how these can be prevented through effective and good policy
• Advanced research and cross-cultural communication skills
• Critical insights into global concerns, politics, economics, governance and advocacy

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Schedule

• The program is offered full-time, with a September start date.
Part-time options are available.

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Modules

• Each module is described in detail within the program website.

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Assessment:

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Methods

• Research report
• Reflective report
• Review
• Consultancy report
• Case study reconstruction plan
• Case study
• Research proposal
• Essays
• Briefing paper
• Presentations
• Project
• Dissertation

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Criteria

• Assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the subject matter, analytical abilities, debating style, and evidence-based research skills.
• Students are also assessed on their communication skills through written and oral presentations.

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Teaching:

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Methods

• Lectures
• Seminar discussions
• Individual and group presentations
• Independent Dissertation

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Faculty

• The program is delivered by a range of teaching staff in the School of Social Sciences, with expertise in specific fields and engagements related to course content.
• The faculty includes tutors who have undertaken internationally-rated research on issues of global security, inequality, public policy, and understanding the challenges of development which, in turn, impact health outcomes.

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Unique Approaches

• The program emphasizes active learning and encourages students to engage in critical discussion and debate.
• Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and fellow students on research projects.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to develop their research and communication skills through a variety of assessment methods.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths

• Charity Officer
• Civil Servant
• Diplomatic Service Officer
• Human Resources Officer
• Journalist
• Local Government Officer
• Management Consultant
• Market Researcher
• Marketing Executive
• Policy Officer
• Politician’s Assistant
• Public Affairs Consultant
• Public Relations Officer
• Social Research Officer
• Statistician

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Opportunities

• The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Graduates are well-equipped to work in a variety of roles related to global health policy, including:
• Policy analysis
• Advocacy
• Research
• Communication
• Management

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Outcomes

• Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of positions, including:
• Policy advisors to government agencies
• Researchers at universities and think tanks
• Communications officers for non-governmental organizations
• Program managers for international development organizations

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Other:

• The program is offered in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Students have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program at one of Keele University's partner institutions.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing global health today.
• The program is taught in English.
• The program is open to students from all over the world.
• The application deadline for the program is usually in June.

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UK - Full time £9,800 per year. Part time £5,400 per year. International - £19,500 per year.