COURSE OVERVIEW
Study the many interrelated factors that have an impact on infant, child and family health with our Master’s degree in Child Public Health.
You will explore the evidence base underpinning current public health policy relating to children aged 0-11 in the UK and internationally, covering topics including perinatal health, nutrition and immunisations.
Your studies will take an integrated approach encompassing the biological, psychological and social influences affecting children’s long-term educational and emotional development and the public health policies and interventions that can support these.
Throughout your studies, you will refine critical research and analytical skills valued by employers and develop professional reflective practice techniques.
CHILD PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS
Your postgraduate qualification in Child Public Health opens up a range of career opportunities in the public, private, and third sectors including:
Children and young people’s services
Research
Local, national and international policy development
Education
Nutrition
Our career support services include:
Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.