Public Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Health services in the UK face unprecedented demand, and there is a real need to invest in public health, mental health and wellbeing and move to systems of wellbeing where the health and prosperity of people and planet are the highest goal.

This unique degree equips learners with the advanced knowledge and skills to guide and support individuals, communities and nations to live happier and healthier lives.

This course:

Is designed for those working within public health, mental health, wellbeing and allied health roles, or public services sectors such as social care, education, criminal justice and community work.

Explores contemporary and future issues in public health, mental health and wellbeing and affords a rich understanding of human behaviour and behaviour change, before critically examining effective strategies and practices that can be adopted in complex systems and to create systems change.

Provides a unique opportunity for learners to undertake ‘inner’ and/or ‘outer’ Work Based Learning, developing personal qualities and wellbeing that foster effective practice and resilience within challenging working environments.

Key Course Features:

An exciting and cutting-edge curriculum, co-created by experts and partners.

Comprehensive and critical exploration of evidence, theory and practice.

A flexible and supportive teaching and learning strategy, with learners able to self-select to study via a ‘live’, ‘blended’ or ‘online’ route.

Authentic assessment briefs that facilitate learning, with learners supported via a compassionate assessment strategy.

A focus on personal, professional and academic growth, with 30 hours of ‘inner’ and/or ‘outer’ Work Based Learning.

Connected to the University’s renowned Civic Mission, which is working with communities and partners to lead systems change across North Wales.