Studying the Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy MSc at King’s College London, you’ll unpick the most pressing global health challenges from an interdisciplinary and critical perspective. You’ll examine the diverse political, economic, social, and cultural contexts that impact health at the local, national and global levels, 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 enable you to develop and appraise possible solutions for the most pressing global health inequalities.
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.
The MSc in Global Health, Social Justice & Public Policy will provide you with a demanding study pathway covering dynamic topics within global health. You will explore major issues and debates, as well as develop the capacity for critically assessing the scientific research and practices aiming to address global health inequalities. You will also cover the fundamental aspects relating to philosophical debates about social justice and health equity.
The course offers you flexibility with the choice to study either full or part-time.
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time
Credit value:
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
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