The course aims to produce confident and effective practitioners with a firm grasp of the broad spectrum of knowledge and skills necessary to commission, implement, manage and evaluate programmes of health promotion within a contemporary context. Most students will already be in employment in some aspect of health promotion, in a health authority, local government, community health or voluntary context.
Some places are available for well qualified students wishing to enter the profession.
Managers are encouraged to be prepared for the time commitment and priority which this might entail. The course is intended to enhance career prospects enabling students to take on more senior roles within health promotion at either operational, policy or commissioning levels. The Postgraduate Diploma is recognised as the key professional award for health promotion specialists. The Master' s degree is acknowledged as a qualification providing a significant professional advantage in career development. The course is recognised by the Society of Health Education and Promotion Specialists.