Global Public Health
Prepare to take on global public health challenges. Gain specialised skills to make a valuable contribution to communities’ health and wellbeing.
in the region for postgraduates progressing into senior roles.
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026
Covid-19, Ebola, health inequality, conflict, vaccine hesitancy, the role of the state in health. Public health is constantly in the news – and our Master’s degree will equip you to meet contemporary challenges.
You’ll take a modern approach, exploring the social, economic and political factors that influence population health. Modules cover the field of public health globally and are applicable to any country or health system.
This course will suit you if you’re working in a health-related role and want to take the next step in your career.
This Master’s degree is mapped against the Faculty of Public Health training curriculum, supporting professional recognition.
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Prepare for a career in public health in the UK or internationally
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Learn about the factors that influence population health
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Explore public health issues, policies and communication
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Achieve professional recognition, with a course that maps to the Public Health Training Curriculum
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Gain the knowledge and skills for a public health career worldwide.
Across the globe, increasing demand for healthcare services alongside reduction in funding means there’s a real need for public health professionals.
On this course, you’ll cover key concepts including epidemiological research, disease, addiction policy-making and migration, and mental health.
As a graduate, you could consider roles in sectors such as health, government, voluntary and community organisations.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Develop your understanding of public health and learn to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
You’ll explore contemporary issues such as infectious disease control, vaccine hesitancy, mental health and migration.
Alongside this, you’ll look at local and national policy, health inequalities, and health communication and behaviour change strategies.
We’ll prepare you to take on global challenges, as you learn to use demographic statistics and epidemiological data to improve public health.
Finally, you’ll plan, design and conduct a major piece of research work with your Postgraduate Research Project. This can be either research- or work-based.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Essential Issues in Public Health and Practice
- Statistics and Epidemiology
- Public Health Ethics: Mental Health, Bioethics, and Society
- Postgraduate Research Project - Public Health
- Globalisation and Public Health
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MPH students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example, if the MPH course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
- Essential Issues in Public Health and Practice
- Public Health Ethics: Mental Health, Bioethics, and Society
- Globalisation and Public Health
- Statistics and Epidemiology
- Postgraduate Research Project - Public Health
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Russell KabirAssociate Professor & Course Leader
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Dr Ali Davod ParsaAssociate Professor
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Clare JacobsDeputy Head of School
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Dr Richard HayhoeSenior Lecturer
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Dr Lyndsay S. BainesSenior Lecturer in Global Public Health
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.