University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Tue and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Thu (TBC)

This module will address inequalities and inequities in health, as they relate to race, gender, nationality, geography, and poverty, in the context of global injustice. The module is split into three broad themes: 1. Conceptualising health inequalities and inequities 2. Causes and consequences of health inequalities and inequities and 3. Addressing health inequalities and inequities. Assessment will comprise participation in feedback to peers, engagement in personal reflection, a self-selected mid-semester written policy briefing assignment, and a self-selected end-of-semester presentation and written assignment.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lecture (x 10 weeks), 2-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel