Health Inequalities

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Sep-2022

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Duration 8 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 880 / year

Next Intake 19-Sep-2022

Health Inequalities

About

Do you want to learn more about inequalities and the complex interplay of factors which can cause and perpetuate inequalities in populations and communities, from a global, national and local perspective of health?

This short course will explore and critically discuss the different dimensions of inequalities aligned to social, cultural, political, and contextual aspects, which can determine health outcomes at different stages in life. This short course will enable you to understand and identify the impact of inequalities with the emerging challenges arising within contemporary society.

This short course aims to provide you with an understanding of the causes and impact of inequalities with a particular focus on health and wellbeing.

We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to critically explore and discuss what constitutes â€œinequalityâ€ and the complex interplay of factors related to inequalities which affect populations and communities. You will develop the skills and abilities to understand and identify the impact of inequalities from a life-course perspective.

The course will be delivered online in a structured interactive format. The content of the module will include:

Inequalities and inequities related to populations and communities
Interplay of cultural, social, political and contextual factors.
Understanding inequalities from a life-course perspective of health.
Health literacy, empowerment, justice, human rights
Communication skills.
Reflection and reflexive learning.

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Learning Methods

This course will be delivered online using the Universityâ€™s virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle.

There will be a short online induction and introduction session followed by a structured timetable of topic content. Each topic will include directed study (reading, listening to podcasts and accessing other resources), online workshops, discussion forums and activities which you can study with a degree of flexibility Some activities (online workshops) will be delivered at a set time. You will be expected to interact in the online environment with your class group and tutors.

The module team will support you through the module and clarify the expectations of the module assessment.

Staff delivering on this course

This module has been developed by a team of academic and professional staff with extensive expertise in public health and health promotion, within academic, healthcare and community public health settings.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed via written assignment, including essay.

Independent Study

This course is completed through online independent study. It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 150 hours study over the 8 weeks of the module, including the preparation and submission of your written assessment. Your tutor will be there to support you through the module.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 880

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.