Health Promotion Practice - Sligo

This programme equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of health, wellness and health promotion, and research roles in the statutory, community, voluntary health and social care sector and the private sector. The programme combines the development of expertise in Health Promotion, including skills in research, analysis, and communication, with skills in the planning and execution of complex initiatives in this field.



Who should apply?

As Healthy Ireland encourages all sectors of society to engage in promoting health, graduates are welcomed from any discipline including but not limited to health science/ health promotion, sport and leisure, education, health and safety, social sciences and childcare. Graduates will be suitably qualified to work in a wide range of health and community settings. Graduates may pursue careers in research, advocacy and policy development including evidence. Other opportunities include careers as health project managers, researchers and as wellness practitioners.

What will I study?

Modules:

Concepts & Competencies for Health Promotion

Health Project Management

Quantitative Methods for Health Research

Qualitative & Mixed Methods for Health Research

Statistics and Data Analysis

Heath Promotion Practice Thesis

Applications with a 2.2 Honours award in any discipline may apply. Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

90

2 years part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

Students are expected to attend 2-3 lectures in the evening each week which can range from 1-3 hours. It is recommended that students complete up to 10 hours independent learning per 5 credit module.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.