MPH

Master of Public Health

Prepare for an impactful career focused on improving health and wellbeing at a population level. Study for a Master's at ARU London.

Start date
September 2026 January 2027 May 2027
Location
ARU London
Award
MPH
Duration
1 year full-time

It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MPH students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example, if the MPH course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.

Focussing on core areas of health protection, health improvement, and service development, on this course you'll explore how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health outcomes.

We'll cover essential topics such as population health, health protection, and governance, and you’ll gain essential skills in research, leadership, critical thinking, and communication while exploring public health challenges through applied learning and real-world case studies.

Careers

Prepare for roles in local, national, and international public health organisations.

Career opportunities for Master of Public Health graduates span the NHS, local authorities, NGOs, international bodies like the WHO, and policy think tanks. You might become a public health analyst, health promotion specialist, policy advisor, or global health consultant, or pursue academic research or doctoral study.

You'll build transferable skills in research, communication, and strategic thinking. We offer dedicated career support services such as CV workshops, interview coaching, and an Enterprise Hub, which provides expert guidance for start-ups and consultancy work.

Teaching and modules

Develop your all-round public health knowledge and skills.

On this course, you'll discover the most effective ways to make a difference in health protection, health improvement, and service development.

You'll explore public health challenges through applied learning and real-world case studies, enabling you to practise skills you'll use in the workplace as a public health practitioner.

You’ll complete your Master’s with a Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a significant public health topic that interests you.

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
  • Determinants of Population Health
  • Health Protection
  • Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care
  • Population Healthcare and Health Improvement
  • Postgraduate Major Project (Healthcare)
Module details

It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MPH students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example, if the MPH course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.

Facilities

As a student at ARU London you'll have access to:

  • over 30 lecture theatres ranging in size from those that can accommodate up to 200 students in a theatre-style seating arrangement, to others that are perfect for highly interactive seminars
  • two interconnected buildings with libraries containing core texts, wider reading materials, printers, and computer labs. There are also multiple study pods and booths for group work or personal study.

You’ll be supported by:

  • our Employability Service, helping you develop skills, knowledge, and experience through a range of extra-curricular sessions and career-focused support
  • experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors, offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
  • a mobile app giving you 24/7 access to learning resources, the e-library, and your timetable.

Entry requirements

Fees and funding

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UK students

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