Inequalities
Do you want to learn more about inequalities and the complex interplay of factors which can cause and perpetuate inequalities in populations and communities, from a global, national and local perspective of health?
This short course will explore and critically discuss the different dimensions of inequalities aligned to social, cultural, political, and contextual aspects, which can determine health outcomes at different stages in life. This short course will enable you to understand and identify the impact of inequalities with the emerging challenges arising within contemporary society.
This short course aims to provide you with an understanding of the causes and impact of inequalities with a particular focus on health and wellbeing.
We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to critically explore and discuss what constitutes “inequality” and the complex interplay of factors related to inequalities which affect populations and communities. You will develop the skills and abilities to understand and identify the impact of inequalities from a life-course perspective.
The course will be delivered online in a structured interactive format. The content of the module will include:
- Inequalities and inequities related to populations and communities
- Interplay of cultural, social, political and contextual factors.
- Understanding inequalities from a life-course perspective of health.
- Health literacy, empowerment, justice, human rights
- Communication skills.
- Reflection and reflexive learning.
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered online using the University’s virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle.
There will be a short online induction and introduction session followed by a structured timetable of topic content. Each topic will include directed study (reading, listening to podcasts and accessing other resources), online workshops, discussion forums and activities which you can study with a degree of flexibility Some activities (online workshops) will be delivered at a set time. You will be expected to interact in the online environment with your class group and tutors.
The module team will support you through the module and clarify the expectations of the module assessment.
Staff delivering on this course
This module has been developed by a team of academic and professional staff with extensive expertise in public health and health promotion, within academic, healthcare and community public health settings.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed via written assignment, including essay.
Independent Study
This course is completed through online independent study. It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 150 hours study over the 10 weeks of the module, including the preparation and submission of your written assessment. Your tutor will be there to support you through the module.
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Applicants who normally hold an undergraduate degree or honours degree and/or relevant work experience is desirable but not essential.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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