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Overview
Students in The International Politics of Global Health course from Queen Mary University of London will then be given an opportunity to learn about the actors, structures and politics of global health governance and international health policy. This will include learning about global actors such as WHO, the Gates Foundation and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; as well as the role of civil society organisations and social movements in promoting global health equity.
With these basic building blocks in place, we will examine the following contemporary health issues through a social and political lens: health financing and health sector reform; global pandemic threats and the securitisation of health; the effects of armed conflict on health; and the influence of trade and business on health.
We will also examine health inequalities within the local area of East London - a part of London which includes both some of the most deprived households in the country, as well as one of the biggest financial and banking hubs in the world. This will include a field trip, as well as a global health 'treasure hunt' in the British Museum.
Course aims
This course will introduce you to basic political theory; globalisation and the global political economy; and the structures, rules, systems and actors of global health governance. You will be introduced to relevant aspects of international relations, international law and global policy as you relate to some of the most pressing current global health priorities.
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You will learn about:
- key political concepts and theories related to global health
- the organisation and conduct of global health governance
- policies, programmes and responses to the following global health priorities through a political lens: AIDS, TB and malaria; global pandemic threats; migration and refugees; climate change; and universal health coverage.
You will be able to:
- apply theories of international relations to global health governance
- analyse global health actors, issues and priorities through a lens of political analysis
- apply key political concepts and theories to global health
- describe how global health governance is governed and organised and critically assess the influence of politics in the shaping of global health policy
- apply policy analysis to the following global health priorities: AIDS, TB and malaria; global pandemic threats; migration and refugees; climate change; and universal health coverage.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health International Development Political Science View 62 other Short Courses in Political Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
To join our Summer School, you should have completed a minimum of two semesters’ study at your home institution.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
We welcome international qualifications and we consider every application individually on its academic merit.
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International
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days. -
National
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
If you choose to study for 2 sessions you automatically receive a tuition fee discount
- One Session £2415
- Both Sessions £4588
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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