Global Health (MSc)

You'll need a 2:1 degree or equivalent international qualification.

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.

If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:

If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet direct entry requirements, you can apply to complete a Pre-Master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus.

You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the programme. Find out more about Pre-Master's programmes for international students.

Recognition of professional experience

If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we’ll assess your relevant professional experience, your subject knowledge and your aptitude for learning.

Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

On the full-time version of this UK master’s your studies take place over 12 months.

The course is made up of 9 months of taught learning between September and June. This includes modules that all students on the degree study, as well as a number of modules that you can choose.

The last 3 months of the course focuses on the research and preparation of your master’s dissertation.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

You'll learn through case studies, discussions exercises, data analysis and different assessment approaches.

The course reinforces independent research, and stimulates your critical thinking, research communication, written and oral, and problem-solving skills.

Your induction will cover:

• basic research skills
• introduction to statistical software
• writing and oral presentations
• critical appraisal of published literature and issues related to academic integrity

As well as lectures, you’ll learn through:

• interdisciplinary modules
• case studies
• problem-solving and analysis of real data
• debates, peer-review and group work
• web-based global health resources
• consultation/advice
• independent research

Assessment

You’ll be assessed through a varied mix of methods, designed both to test your understanding of key global health concepts, evidence and methods, and to develop the transferable skills you will need in global health careers.

Examples of assessment formats include: 

• research proposals  
• statistical and analytical reports
• policy briefs
• blog posts
• posters
• presentations
• group projects
• a dissertation 

Dissertation

This is your opportunity to carry out a piece of independent research. It will result in a 15,000 to 20,000 word dissertation usually carried out over a 3 month period between June and September. 

Academic Support

You’ll receive academic support tailored to your individual needs throughout your studies. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with a personal academic tutor and regular guidance from the core programme team.

You can also access central University support, such as the Academic Skills Hub, in a variety of formats, including:

• in-person appointments
• online appointments
• webchats
• drop-in sessions
• study cafés 

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £17,000.
• EU and international students pay £34,700.

Check fees for other versions of this course.

Deposit

If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.

Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.

Find out about exemptions, refunds and how to pay your deposit on our tuition fees for overseas students page.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

10% alumni discount

If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)

This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. 

If you study part-time, you may not be eligible for this loan. Find out if you're eligible.

Chevening Scholarships

These fully funded scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations.

They support emerging leaders to study a master's programme and develop the skills and networks to drive change.

Learn more about eligibility criteria and conditions for the Chevening Scholarships. 

Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award

Up to 4 scholarships of £10,000 are available for international students starting a full-time, on-campus, postgraduate taught programme in one of the following schools:

• Southampton Education School (1 scholarship)
• School of Mathematical Sciences (1 scholarship)
• School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences (2 scholarships)

Learn more about eligibility criteria and conditions for the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences Global Talent Award.

The Population Investigation Committee (PIC) scholarship

You may be eligible for a PIC scholarship if you meet the residential and academic criteria and are applying for one of these courses:

• MSc Global Health
• MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics
• MSc Social Research Methods with Demography

Find out more on the Population Investigation Committee's web pages 

Other postgraduate funding options

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply for this course please make sure you apply for the MSc Global Health rather than the MSc Public Health (Global Health).

You can take this course as an intercalated year whilst studying undergraduate medicine. If you're an internal applicant you must have successfully completed at least 3 years of your medical degree and achieved 60% or above in all your third year assessments.

If you're an external applicant and need to intercalate in a different study year please contact us.

To apply for this course as intercalation please contact us:
Email: AdmissionsPGT.MED@southampton.ac.uk
Phone: +44(0)23 8059 1364

Application deadlines

Application assessment fee

There is no application assessment fee for postgraduate courses starting in 2027.

Supporting information

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course. 

You’ll need to include information about: 

• your knowledge of the subject area
• why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
• how you intend to use your qualification

References are not required for this programme.

Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.

What happens after you apply

You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.

If we offer you a place, you will need to accept the offer within 30 working days. If you do not meet this deadline, we will offer your place to another applicant.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000