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The University of Central Lancashire - London
  • Duration 1 Years
  • Start September, January, May
  • Delivery Campus Taught
  • Institution: C33

The MSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to address today’s most urgent public health challenges. From health inequalities and population health to digital transformation in healthcare, you will explore how social, economic and environmental factors influence health outcomes and how effective, evidence-based interventions can drive meaningful change. 

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You will develop a strong, well-rounded understanding of public health and community wellbeing, with a focus on how health is shaped by social determinants, inequality, policy and lived experience. This course covers key areas of modern public health, including epidemiology, global health systems, digital health and community-centred approaches to improving wellbeing. 

Throughout the programme, you will engage with both classical and contemporary public health frameworks, building the ability to analyse health data, interpret research and make informed decisions in complex, real-world contexts. You will examine how health systems operate across local, national and global settings, and critically explore the structural drivers of health inequalities affecting different populations. 

By combining theory with practical application, this MSc enables you to apply evidence-based approaches to real public health challenges. You will gain the skills to evaluate interventions, inform policy, and contribute to current and future debates in public health and community wellbeing. 

Importantly, the course is designed with employability at its core. You will develop in-demand skills in research, data analysis, leadership, communication and project management, preparing you for careers in public health, the NHS, government, policy, research organisations and the third sector, as well as progression to further postgraduate or doctoral study. 

Why study with us

  • Career-focused learning
    Develop skills directly aligned with public health careers, including data analysis, project delivery, and policy evaluation.
  • Real-world application
    Work on case studies, live scenarios, and an applied research project addressing real public health challenges.
  • Equity-driven approach
    Understand and address health inequalities, inclusion, and community wellbeing at local and global levels.
  • Industry-informed curriculum
    Learn from academics and practitioners with experience in public health, policy and research.
  • Strong employability focus
    Build practical skills through presentations, digital outputs, and project-based learning.

Key Features

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • You will develop a strong understanding of contemporary public health challenges, including health inequalities, population health and community wellbeing across local, national and global contexts.  
  • A range of coursework-based assessment methods are used, including reports, presentations, digital outputs and an applied research project, reflecting real-world public health practice.  
  • Learning and teaching activities will enable you to engage critically with public health theory and practice, apply independent research, and work closely with lecturers and peers.  
  • Practical, applied learning will allow you to analyse population health data, evaluate interventions and develop evidence-based solutions to real public health challenges.  
  • The programme provides the opportunity to develop transferable and employability skills, including data analysis, critical thinking, communication, leadership and project management. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the MSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing, you will be able to: 

  • Critically evaluate public health principles, policies and frameworks used to address population health challenges.  
  • Analyse the social, economic, environmental and structural determinants of health, with a strong focus on inequality and equity.  
  • Apply epidemiological methods and research approaches to investigate and interpret population health data.  
  • Critically assess global and national health systems and their impact on health outcomes across different populations.  
  • Evaluate digital health approaches, including their role in improving access, inclusion and community wellbeing.  
  • Design, plan and manage public health projects using appropriate leadership and project management principles.  
  • Synthesise evidence to develop informed, practical recommendations for public health policy and practice.  
  • Conduct independent research, demonstrating critical thinking, ethical awareness and methodological rigour.  
  • Communicate complex public health concepts effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.  
  • Demonstrate transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and professional judgement. 

Modules

You will study six core modules:

  1. Principles of Public Health and Community Wellbeing
    Explore the foundations of public health, including prevention, health promotion, and social determinants of health.
  2. Epidemiology and Community-Engaged Research Methods
    Learn how to analyse population health data and apply research methods to real-world issues.
  3. Global Health Systems and Health Inequalities
    Examine how health systems operate worldwide and how inequalities impact outcomes.
  4. Digital Health for Equity and Community Wellbeing
    Evaluate the role of digital tools, AI and communication in public health.
  5. Leadership and Project Management for Public Health and Community Wellbeing
    Develop leadership skills and learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate public health initiatives.
  6. Applied Research Project: Public Health and Community Wellbeing
    Conduct an independent research project on a topic relevant to public health practice.

What you'll do

All our students at University of Central Lancashire London have the opportunity to complete our Employability Award during their time with us. Our aim for the Employability Award is to increase students’ awareness, knowledge and skills to succeed in the graduate job market, postgraduate study or business enterprise.

All assignments during your course are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

Careers

Public health has never been more important, relevant and wide-ranging, and there’s a host of career paths to follow, some of which may require further training/study, including:

  • public health practitioner
  • youth worker
  • drug and alcohol worker
  • public health information officer or analyst
  • health improvement practitioner
  • health protection practitioner
  • community development or outreach worker
  • health communications officer.

 

Assessment

This programme is assessed via a number of methods including written assignments, laboratory reports and practical activities, presentations, group work, research projects and reflective writing.

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BCC.

 

Alternatively;

Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.

Scottish Highers: BBCCC.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

Candidates must demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification.

Candidates who meet the above entry criteria, but have been out of study for 5 years, will be required to pass an academic interview.

For Foundation entry, a UCAS Tariff Entry of 40 points.

Candidates who meet the above entry criteria, but have been out of study for 5 years, will be required to pass an academic interview.

We will also consider applications to level 3 entry from those who are not able to meet our normal course entry requirements but can demonstrate that they have achieved the required level of knowledge and skills and have the potential to benefit from the course, for example: through relevant work experience and professional development.

Non-Standard Entry (Mature 21+): We require an academic Level 3 qualification (Ofqual recognised) OR a Level 2 qualification in the desired field of study accompanied with work experience within this field in the last 5 years.  Candidates in this category would be required to pass an academic interview.

Timetable

Standard delivery:

Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday - Friday (10:00-17:00)

Fees and funding

UK
Full-time  £9,535 per year 2025-26
 £9,790 per year 2026-27

Foundation Year
Full-time  £9,535 per year 2025-26
 £9,790 per year 2026-27

*UK tuition fees are subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation rate and increases permitted by the UK Government.

Scholarships and Support

Top Achievers

Scholarships of £2,000 are available for the overall Top Achievers in Year 0 (Foundation Year), Year 1 and Year 2.

The winners are presented with their scholarships during our Top Achievers event which is hosted twice a year. The scholarship is applied to tuition fees for the next academic year.

Student Support Bursary

The Student Support Bursary has been designed to help students cover the costs of studying at university in the city each semester. Eligible students can receive a payment of £250 for each semester, with the opportunity of receiving up to £500 per Academic Year.

Requirements:

  • Studying for an undergraduate degree
  • 80% minimum attendance across all modules for the semester 
  • Submitted all assessments on time (If an assessment offence has been proven, it will be considered as non-submission)
  • Successful completion and passing of the mandatory module on “Expect Respect: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct”, accessed via the VLE

The Student Support bursary is only available to fee-paying students studying a minimum of 60 credits per trimester. Students taking resits who are not paying tuition fees are not eligible.

The eligibility of students will be assessed at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. If you qualify to receive the Student Support Bursary for Semester 1, the required attendance and assessment criteria would have to be maintained during Semester 2 to qualify for the second payment at the end of Semester 2.

Payment:

  • For qualifying students, the payment will be £250 after the assessment results are confirmed for Semester 1, and £250 after the results are confirmed for Semester 2.
  • You will be notified by email as to what date you can expect payment to be made.
  • Should you qualify for the Student Support Bursary, you will be able to enter your bank details in a secure repository on VLE which will be used by Finance to make the payment. You will be solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy of these details. University of Central Lancashire London will not be liable for any loss as a result of incorrect payment details.

Attendance Monitoring:

  • You can keep track of your attendance online through the VLE and this is updated on a daily basis.
  • Please note that if you record your in-class attendance later than 10:30 am (if you have a lecture in the morning), 2:30 pm (if you have a lecture in the afternoon) and 6:30pm (if you have a lecture in the evening), you will be marked as absent.
  • If you believe you are having a technological issue registering your in-class attendance via VLE, please make an attendance enquiry through VLE for assistance. 

University of Central Lancashire London reserves the right to withdraw the bursary at any time if deemed necessary.

Please read the UCLan London Student Support Bursary Terms & Conditions for more information here.

If you have any issues with your attendance, please email the attendance team at: icentre@london.uclan.ac.uk

If you have any enquiries about the bursary, please email the finance team at: finance@london.uclan.ac.uk

DSA Grant

This request is available for students who are unable to pay the contribution of £200 towards the DSA equipment. We will need a copy of the Disabled Student Allowance Entitlement letter from Student Finance before we can assess your application. If you would like to apply for the DSA grant, please send an email to finance@london.uclan.ac.uk. 

Please note this is only available to students with an approved Disabled Student Allowance from the Student Loan Company.

If you need to take a diagnostic test to support your application to Student Finance England, you may be able to apply for a DSA grant to cover some of the costs. Please send an email to finance@london.uclan.ac.uk to find out what support is available to you.

To read our 2025/26 DSA grant terms and conditions, please click here.