Public Health in Context (SOCS0033)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Social Research Institute
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students to public health, a discipline which seeks to prevent disease and promote the health of populations through the organised efforts of society. Public health addresses complex health and social problems that are influenced by social, cultural, political, environmental, organisational and economic factors. We explore determinants that shape inequalities in health and explore how the organised efforts of communities and governments can help to ameliorate these. You will learn how different theories support public health practice and develop your skills in critically appraising evidence. We explore a breadth of public health topics 鈥� from sexual health to mental health - and include examples from low-, middle- and high-income countries.

Ms Meg Wiggins and Dr Dylan Kneale are co-Module Leaders.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Coursework

30% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 23
Module leader: Dr Dylan Kneale
Who to contact for more information: bsc-socsciencesdatascience@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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