Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy MSc

Studying at King’s College London, you’ll unpick the most pressing global health challenges. You’ll examine their diverse political, economic, social and cultural contexts, focusing on social justice, equity and public policy. Covering topics such as inequalities in preventable mortality, disability, climate change, reproductive rights, pandemic preparedness and access to health care across countries, it will help you to develop advanced skills in the critical analysis and possible solutions for the most pressing global health inequalities.

Key benefits

Learn to think critically and independently about fundamental issues in global health, social justice and public policy, and the interaction between them.
Carry out an in-depth research project with support from a supervisor that specialises in your area of interest. We support you with bespoke training sessions which will leave you feeling confident to do this.
Shape your learning with opportunities to study health measurement, global institutions and governance, social determinants of health, philanthrocapitalism, evidence-based medicine, and more.
Add hands-on experience to your CV with our internship module and opportunities to work as a research assistant within this department. (Subject to availability).
Learn from our latest research in a range of areas, from global health ethics to international law, ageing and health, biological weapons to pandemic preparedness.
Broaden your horizons with interdisciplinary study. Choose from modules from other schools and departments including the centre for global health and health partnerships, geography, and law.

“Since starting this program, I have been very pleased with the welcoming and supportive community that I have found at King’s College London. King’s is home to an incredible community of passionate, encouraging and kind individuals who are supportive of peoples’ endeavours to be involved with the greater global community. ”

Katherine, Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy Msc

Employability

Graduates from this course have gone on to the following destinations:

National and international NGOs (community outreach and engagement officer (e.g. MSF, Peace Corps Senior health support agent, country director).
Policy work (public health policy analyst World Health Organization, national Ministries of health, charity sector).
Academia (doctoral researcher, editorial work for journals such as the Lancet).
Private sector and public private partnerships (e.g., Gates Foundation, Pharmaceutical Research and Development).
Health Care (general practitioner, psychiatrist, hospital administration).

Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.

Employability

Graduates from this course have gone on to the following destinations:

National and international NGOs (community outreach and engagement officer (e.g. MSF, Peace Corps Senior health support agent, country director).
Policy work (public health policy analyst World Health Organization, national Ministries of health, charity sector).
Academia (doctoral researcher, editorial work for journals such as the Lancet).
Private sector and public private partnerships (e.g., Gates Foundation, Pharmaceutical Research and Development).
Health Care (general practitioner, psychiatrist, hospital administration).

Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.