MA (HEalth promotion) [part-time]

Programme Description

Established in 1990, the Department of Health Promotion is the only one of its kind in the Republic of Ireland and is the national centre for professional training and education in Health Promotion.

The Masters programme is based on the European Masters in Health Promotion core curriculum and offers students the opportunity of pursuing European-based study as an optional module. Attached to the Department is the Health Promotion Research Centre which has an active multidisciplinary research programme in place. A range of teaching and assessment methods are used, including interactive lectures, work placements, small group teaching, skills development, and contributions from practitioners in the field.

The MA course is a taught programme with students having to complete four core modules and four optional modules, together with a minor dissertation based on original research which must be submitted not less than four months from completion of the taught course. The course is taught in NUI Galway over two academic years, part-time.

Programme aims and objectives

The programme aims to provide students with a professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the
following:

• Theoretical background to the concepts and principles of health promotion and the application of theory to practice
• Determinants of physical, mental, and social well being
• Key factors influencing the promotion of positive health
• Application of a range of different health promotion approaches and strategies across diverse population groups, topics, and settings
• Critical role of the research process and its application in the development of knowledge and best practice in health promotion.

ECTS weighting

90 ECTS.

Programme fee, academic year 2009–10

E.U. students: €5,115
Non-E.U. students: contact Fees Office

Please note: fees are correct at the time of online publication, but are subject to change (E&EO); non-E.U. fees must be paid in full prior to registration.

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code above right.

Minimum entry requirements

Applicants must have a primary degree of a standard required for admission to the MA programme, normally Honours 2.1.

Selection criteria

The programme board evaluates each applicant's academic record and relevant professional experience to date at the time of application and assesses the applicant's level of motivation and suitability as per the Personal Statement submitted as part of the online application.  

Examination arrangements

Assessment shall be by means of written papers, continuous assessment, and an oral examination. MA students must complete the taught programme to Second Class Honours standard and must submit a dissertation not less than four months from completion of the taught course.

Professional Experience Programme

The programme includes a core practice module delivered over two semesters. This module incorporates a work placement with supporting skills and practice development tuition. This module is examined by completion of a work placement portfolio and oral examination at the end of Semester 2.

Career opportunities

A wide variety of career opportunities exist for graduates of this programme in Ireland and abroad. Graduates are qualified to pursue a full-time career in health promotion or to incorporate health promotion principles into their work, especially those in the health and education sectors. Past graduates are employed in statutory, voluntary, community, and academic organisations in a number of roles, including dedicated Health Promotion Specialists.

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