Compulsory modules

Research Design and Practice (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to consolidate students' experiences of undertaking research in both the social science and humanities traditions and to equip them with the appropriate intellectual and practical methodological, writing and reflexive skills to successfully undertake an independent and original piece of critical research on an issue of relevance to their programme.

Techniques in Public Health Data Analysis (15 credits)

This module aims to develop students’ knowledge and skills in the analysis and interpretation of health-related data for public health applications. Topics covered will include aspects of beginner coding, epidemiological methods, behavioural analysis and analysis of public health data sources.

Intervention Development: Implementation and Evaluation (30 credits)

The aim of this module is for students to develop advanced knowledge, critical understanding and applied skills relating to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions aimed at improving physical activity, nutrition and associated health outcomes. Students will engage with key theoretical models, frameworks and evidence that inform intervention development across different populations and settings. The module will foster critical thinking around the complexities of behaviour change through case studies related to different behaviours, outcomes and target populations.