A warm welcome to the MSc Global Public Health course at Canterbury Christ Church University. ​​As Course Director for Global Public Health, I am committed to ensuring that our students receive a rigorous, forward‑thinking education that prepares them to address complex health challenges worldwide. Our programme is designed to equip graduates with the analytical, practical, and leadership skills needed to drive meaningful change in diverse global contexts. I am proud of the supportive, collaborative learning environment we foster. I look forward to welcoming students who are passionate about improving health outcomes on a global scale.​

Dr Nicole Holt
Course Director

Your Teaching Timetable

Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.

To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.

View your first trimester teaching timetable.

On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.

If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.

Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.

Your Trimester 1 Modules

Principles of Public Health in a Global Context

Research Methods in Global Public Health

Key dates

Academic Calendar: Trimesters [15 Week]

View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2025-26 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.

Welcome

​​Welcome Week provides an essential introduction to the MSc Global Public Health programme, helping you settle in, meet your cohort, and engage with the academic community from day one.

Attending these sessions is vital, as they outline key expectations, resources, and opportunities that will support your success throughout the year. 

You will also be introduced to your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will be your first point of contact for academic guidance and pastoral support during your studies.​ 

Getting started

The academic year is split into 3 trimesters. During each trimester you will complete two modules:

Trimester 1

  • Principles of Public Health in a Global Context
  • Research Methods in Global Public Health

Trimester 2

  • Interdisciplinary Challenge Module
  • Epidemiology in a Global World

Trimester 3

  • Health Promotion in a Global Context
  • Global Public Health Research Project

From the beginning of this course, you will engage with a blend of lectures, seminars, and interactive workshops, delivered primarily on campus with some online learning activities to support your studies.

You will also begin using Blackboard, our virtual learning environment, where you’ll find your module materials, announcements, reading lists, and assessment information.

During the first few weeks, you can expect a structured introduction to each module, opportunities to meet your teaching team, and guided activities designed to help you settle into postgraduate study with confidence.

Your Must Do Tasks

Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student. 

Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.

Pre-course reading

We would encourage you to review the course structure and module options via your course page before you arrive.

All module handbooks will include recommended and required reading. The following reading lists will help you to prepare for the course.

  • ​Robinson, S. (2021). Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health. London: Routledge.
  • Robinson, S. (2023). Principles and Practice of Health Promotion and Public Health. Routledge.
  • Hubley, J., Copeman, J. and Woodall, J. (2021) Practical Health Promotion. 3rd edn. Polity Press
  • Wills, J. (2023) Foundations for Health Promotion 5th edn. Elsevier. 

International student success programme

International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.

Contact details

Have a question?

Student Zone is here to help you make the most of your CCCU experience.

Email - studentzone@canterbury.ac.uk

Telephone - 01227 922222 (10am-2pm)