Health Promotion
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
CMNR7020
Start dates
September 2025
Application deadline
1 August (for a September start).
Ideally, we would like to receive the applications before the above deadlines but we can be flexible with the closing dates for accepting the applications.
Location
Overview
This module explores the theoretical and practical aspects of health promotion, including how to develop action plans for health promotion.
You will be introduced to behavioural theory as it relates to changes in health behaviour and lifestyle, as well as looking at the larger social dimensions related to social determinants of health and health inequalities. The module will also provide you with tools for assessing community health needs, planning health promotion activities and advocacy, and considering the advantages and disadvantages of engaging communities in developing their own strategies to improve health.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework. You can take this module as a standalone module with 200 hours of study over 6 weeks or as part of a programme of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have the support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
English language requirements
In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 6.5 is required for this course.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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- For information about refunds, please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
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changes to programmes page.