MSc Public Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Wrexham University

Why choose this course?
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.

Career prospects
Employability Features
As part of the ‘Inner and Outer Work for Professional Development and Social Change’ module learners will be required to undertake 30 hours of ‘inner’ and / or ‘outer’ Work Based Learning (WBL). Learners will self-select how the 30 hours are allocated between the two forms of work, focusing exclusively on one type if they wish to.

To ensure learners are suitably guided and supported through their WBL hours, they will be required to develop a learning contract for approval by the Module Leader. Learners will either be allocated, or personally identify, a mentor to oversee their WBL hours. The exact process for this will depend upon the WBL chosen by the learner and learning contract developed.

For any outer work undertaken, learners will self-select the organisation(s) with which they undertake their WBL hours to enable them to meet their personalised development needs and goals. Learners will receive support from the University and programme team where appropriate to secure their WBL opportunity(ies). In cases where learners wish to undertake their hours within their current place of work, this will be permissible.