Postgraduate Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace PG Cert
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-17 | - |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-09 | - |
Program Overview
About this course
This programme aims to develop your knowledge of and ability to critically evaluate factors influencing the development of health and wellbeing in the workplace. You'll consider core topics in the sociology and psychology of health and wellbeing, from both national and international perspectives.
You'll explore the various definitions of wellbeing and social explanations for health inequalities based on social class, ethnicity, gender and age. You'll discuss issues including disability and unemployment, sickness/absence, and chronic health issues and look at individualised workplace wellbeing support.
You'll focus on health and wellbeing challenges in the workplace and will share and reflect on your own experiences to allow you to support the development of interventions, policy, strategy and guidance that help address these challenges.
By the time you graduate, you'll be well-prepared to make a positive contribution to further research or practice in health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Following successful completion of the PG Cert, this programme offers a pathway to our MSc Health and Wellbeing
Program Outline
Modules
You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
On this part-time course, you will complete two modules:
Leading and Managing Change in Health and Wellbeing
This module will discuss policy agenda and strategies used in wellbeing. You will consider how individuals can work in organisations to lead and manage change. This will include concepts associated with preparing for change (consideration of the policy), implementing change (leading) and evaluating the change (sustaining the change that has been implemented). Sociology and psychology of health and wellbeing will be explored, taking into consideration a range of national and international perspectives. You'll discuss various definitions of wellbeing, and social explanations for health inequalities based on social class, ethnicity, gender and age. You will also reflect on your role in leading change and consider what skills are required.
Workplace Wellbeing
This module examines wellbeing and its effect upon national issues such as disability and unemployment, sickness/absence, long-term conditions, NHS spending and their associated tax burden. Within your own workplace, you will consider the application of strategic arguments into action and interventions in the business environment and will review and develop project management skills for planning and leading complex projects. Key issues relating to workplace wellbeing will be considered including ethical considerations, trends and patterns, health needs assessment, policy agenda, health communication theories, planning and evaluation methods. The influence of Public Health and its impact on local government and private sector approaches to workplace wellbeing will be explored through a range of case studies.
Course Structure
This is a part-time course delivered online over an academic year, starting in September.
| SEMESTER | MODULES | TIME COMMITMENTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Semester One September - January |
Leading and Managing Change in Health and Wellbeing |
10 weeks x 5 hours per week of online lecture material plus independent study and assessments |
|
Semester Two January - May |
Workplace Wellbeing | 10 weeks x 5 hours per week of online lecture material plus independent study and assessments |
Learning and Teaching
At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.
Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:
We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.
We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:
To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.
We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:
Assessment
The development of personal and professional skills and competencies are embedded throughout the programme, with assessment methods demonstrating a range of appropriate communications, problem-solving and personal and professional reflections.
Assessment methods are diverse and aim to develop the range of personal and professional skills needed for postgraduate employment or study. The assessment strategy for the programme aims to give frequent opportunities for formative feedback to contribute towards the development of summative assessments. You’ll be assessed by a range of assessments which include a development plan and business case.
Learning and Teaching
At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.
Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:
We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.
We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:
To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.
We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:
Assessment
The development of personal and professional skills and competencies are embedded throughout the programme, with assessment methods demonstrating a range of appropriate communications, problem-solving and personal and professional reflections.
Assessment methods are diverse and aim to develop the range of personal and professional skills needed for postgraduate employment or study. The assessment strategy for the programme aims to give frequent opportunities for formative feedback to contribute towards the development of summative assessments. You’ll be assessed by a range of assessments which include a development plan and business case.
Leeds Trinity University
Overview:
Leeds Trinity University is a Catholic university located in Horsforth, Leeds, United Kingdom. It offers a transformational educational experience, aiming to create a fairer and more equitable society by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Services Offered:
Study:
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including apprenticeships, CPD and short courses, and research degrees.Careers + Placements:
Professional work placements, study, work, and volunteer abroad opportunities, business development support, and a mentoring scheme.Student Life:
Student life at LTU includes sports and activities, a Students Union, religious practice and expression, and opportunities to connect with students through online chat.Student Support and Wellbeing:
Services include support for students with disabilities, mental health and wellbeing resources, and student health services.Accommodation:
A range of accommodation options are available to students, providing a safe and supportive living environment.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Leeds Trinity University offers a vibrant campus experience with a focus on student wellbeing and inclusivity. Students can participate in a variety of sports and activities, engage with the Students Union, and access support services for their academic and personal needs. The university also provides accommodation options for students to live independently in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Transformational Educational Experience:
LTU aims to provide a holistic education that prepares students for success in their chosen fields and contributes to a fairer and more equitable society.Welcoming and Inclusive Environment:
The university strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their background or beliefs.Strong Focus on Student Support:
LTU offers a wide range of support services to help students succeed academically and personally.Vibrant Campus Life:
Students can enjoy a variety of sports, activities, and social events on campus.Opportunities for Global Engagement:
LTU offers opportunities for students to study, work, and volunteer abroad.Academic Programs:
Leeds Trinity University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Education:
Primary Education, PGCEBusiness:
Business and Management, Marketing, FinanceArts and Humanities:
English Literature, History, Creative WritingSocial Sciences:
Criminology, Sociology, PsychologyHealth and Wellbeing:
Sport and Exercise Science, NutritionDigital and Screen Media:
Digital Media, Film ProductionOther:
Entry Requirements
Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.
The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.
Usual entry requirements are an undergraduate degree in a related area at 2:2 classification or above. Alternatively, applicants with an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area, but with subsequent work-related experience in health and wellbeing, are encouraged to apply.
We are able to consider applications from people who do not have a formal academic background, but who have significant and substantial work experience in an area relevant to health and wellbeing, through an application and assessment process. Additionally, applicants who have studied similar areas at postgraduate level can apply for accreditation of their prior certificated learning, where the learning outcomes for their former study can be mapped to the learning outcomes for this course.
This course is only open to students who already have the right to live and study in the UK.
