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PostgraduateMSc

Public Health

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Public Health at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Public Health creates professionals who can lead and implement change in public health across the world stage. This Masters course was designed in consultation with Public Health Wales and supports the development of public health practitioners through enabling them to negotiate, plan, implement and evaluate policy and practice initiatives. It also addresses wide-ranging public health issues that arise in diverse cultures, settings and environment. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Public Health Policy and Strategy
Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
Environmental Health and Sustainability
Global Health and Health Inequalities
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
Public Health Practice and Implementation
Dissertation in Public Health
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 in any undergraduate degree with minimum one year relevant work experience

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,900

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees per year. Part-time fees are £1,229 per 20 credits for home students

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
13%Studying
3%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based309 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Public Health as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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