Start Date between Sept 25 - July 27

This module introduces the concept of Global Health Systems and outlines challenges faced by Global and National Actors involved in policy development to support the provision of national health services. It provides an overarching contextualisation for other modules on the MSc, PG Dip and PG Cert programmes in Global Health.

This module introduces the concept of Global Health Systems and outlines challenges faced by Global and National Actors involved in policy development to support the provision of national health services. It provides an overarching contextualisation for other modules on the MSc, PG Dip and PG Cert programmes in Global Health.

The aim of this module is to explore two key priorities of global health systems; managing human resources for health and distributions of financial resources within the health sector. Mechanisms for improving access and quality of health services will be derived through an analysis of these two components of the health system.

This module aims to highlight the politics of global health research funding as key indicator for types of research conducted in Global Health. It will also introduce quantitative and qualitative research designs in health providing students with skills to assess and develop innovative research proposals.

This module explores the structures, actors, and conceptual approaches that shape global health governance. Through six focused units, you will analyse the roles of key organizations, partnerships, and paradigms in addressing global health challenges. Each unit combines theoretical insights with practical case examples to allow critical evaluation of global health governance.

This module explores the structures, actors, and conceptual approaches that shape global health governance. Through six focused units, you will analyse the roles of key organizations, partnerships, and paradigms in addressing global health challenges. Each unit combines theoretical insights with practical case examples to allow critical evaluation of global health governance.

This module provides students with in-depth knowledge about the role that current food production systems, environmental degradation and climate change play in the emergence and aggravation of infectious disease outbreaks and epidemics. By focusing on specific case studies, such as dengue fever, malaria and influenza outbreaks, students will learn about dominant global health responses to this interconnected challenge and how joined-up thinking and response strategies can be improved.

This module provides students with in-depth knowledge about the role that current food production systems, environmental degradation and climate change play in the emergence and aggravation of infectious disease outbreaks and epidemics. By focusing on specific case studies, such as dengue fever, malaria and influenza outbreaks, students will learn about dominant global health responses to this interconnected challenge and how joined-up thinking and response strategies can be improved.

The module offers a comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of diplomacy in global health. It provides opportunities for active learning from real-world examples, highlighting the influence of key actors engaged in improving global public health outcomes. Participants will navigate the complex interplay of politics, power and trust in global health diplomacy.