Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 14:18
We live in an increasingly globalised world where information is shared more widely than ever before. To what extent can we trust the available data? How can we determine their integrity, plausibility and validity, particularly when decisions need to be made on available evidence? How does evidence drive the current global health agenda, and who is directing this? This course introduces students to the field of global health and develops skills to critically appraise key debates. With sessions profiling leading professionals, practitioners and institutions, students learn about established and emerging topics, how these intersect with broader social, economic and political factors, and how research can make credible contributions in this context.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Foresterhill | Sustained Study | No |
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The course is delivered weekly, in two-hour seminars covering two themes. Global Health Critical Issues uses online and digital technologies to profile leading global health advocates, practitioners, scholars and institutions. Discussion themes and group work aim to familiarise students with the challenges faced in global health; to build awareness of the dynamic nature of global health; and to develop a critical approach to evidence and action. Global Health Careers covers topics including strategic planning, skills analysis, online identities and preparing CVs and cover letters. Students who take the second stage elective PU5521: Work Based Placements from January to May select and apply for placement opportunities during the course.
For the MSc/PgDip in Global Health and Management, this is compulsory non-credit bearing course. This means that all students are required to attend regardless of whether they take the 2nd stage elective PU5521: Work Based Placements.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Continuous assessment: reflective commentary (40%); host organisation report (60%)
In class Social media review and profile. Students who take the second stage elective PU5521: Work Based Placements from January to May select and apply for placement opportunities during the course.
Students received feedback on their applications as part of the corresponding second stage elective, PU5521.
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
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