BSc (Hons) Public Health & Arts with Foundation Year

Program Overview

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This BSc (Hons) Public Health & Arts program combines traditional public health concepts with the creative potential of arts-based interventions. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of public health theory and practice while exploring the role of the arts in promoting individual and community wellbeing. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the Public Health sector and further studies in postgraduate health professional and social work courses.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability to work in public health settings and the wider health and wellbeing economy.
• Provide a holistic understanding of how health is created and influenced in everyday life settings.
• Explore various health improvement and protective measures.
• Analyze the impact of sustainability, climate change, and policy on health.
• Develop a specific focus on the role of the arts in promoting health and wellbeing.
• Offer a deep understanding of public health issues and collaborative working skills within the field.
• Prepare graduates to address future health needs with creativity, innovation, and resilience.

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Description:

This BSc (Hons) Public Health & Arts program provides a unique blend of traditional public health concepts with the creative potential of arts-based interventions. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of public health theory and practice alongside exploring the diverse range of art forms used to improve individual and community wellbeing. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, equipping graduates to tackle the complex health challenges of today and tomorrow.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Explores the role of public health in disease prevention and health promotion
• Examines the social determinants of health
• Analyzes various health improvement and protective measures
• Investigates the influence of sustainability, climate change, and policy on health
• Emphasizes the role of the arts in promoting individual and community wellbeing

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Structure & Schedule:

• Full-time, four-year program
• Six modules per year, across two semesters
• Four common modules shared with related BSc programs in Health & Lifestyle Science, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and Public Health & Business Management
• Two optional modules specific to Public Health & Arts
• Contact hours: 9-15 hours per week, depending on chosen optional modules
• Independent learning: 150 hours per 20-credit module
• Total workload: 1200 hours per year

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Modules:

• Foundation Year: Personal and Academic Development, Applied Digital and Numeracy Skills, Human Development, Developing Communication Skills and Wellbeing
• Year 2: Health Inequalities & Social Justice, Arts-Based Health Interventions, Global Public Health & Arts, Research Methods, Public Health & Policy
• Year 3: Dissertation, Ethics in Public Health & Arts, Advanced Topics in Public Health & Arts, Leadership & Change in Public Health & Arts, optional modules from other BSc Public Health programs

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Assessment:

• Diverse assessment methods including essays, presentations, research reports, literature reviews, projects, and examinations
• Each module typically has one or two assessments
• Assessment weight: 4000 words or equivalent per module
• Focus on demonstrating and enhancing student abilities and graduate attributes

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Teaching:

• Led by experienced and passionate academics with diverse backgrounds in Public Health practice, research, and academia
• Utilizes a range of teaching and learning strategies to promote active participation and independent learning
• Emphasis on developing students into confident and independent learners equipped with skills to navigate a vibrant learning environment
• Employ various technologies such as Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Collaborate, and online resources to support the learning and teaching strategy

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Careers:

• Graduates qualify for entry-level positions within the Public Health sector
• Program opens opportunities for further studies in postgraduate health professional and social work courses
• Potential career pathways include:
• Graduate Entry Healthcare
• Mental Health Support
• Social Prescribing
• Health & Mainstream Education
• Campaigning & Policy Development
• Voluntary/Community Sector Organizations

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Other:

• Program emphasizes work-related experiences, providing opportunities for students to collaborate on real-world public health challenges.
• Graduates leave equipped with a professional portfolio and the skills to achieve their career aspirations in the Public Health field.

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• The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:

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UK

• Full-time - Foundation Year 0: £9,250
• Full-time - years 1-3: £9,250

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Overseas

• Full-time - Foundation Year 0: £15,500
• Full-time - years 1-3: £15,500
• The tuition fees of £9,250 / £15,500 relate to 2024/25 only.

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Home (UK) Fees

• The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
• In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament.
• Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.