This programme equips you to address health equity and resilience in a changing world by analysing global health policy challenges and solutions. You will learn to design and evaluate sustainable, equitable policies, while exploring how evidence, power and policy shape global health. It combines interdisciplinary social science perspectives with practical policy analysis. Developed with UK and international employers, you will gain the analytical, research and communication skills needed for careers across the field of global health policy and related public sector, NGO, and international organisations.
The University of Bristol is a top 10 UK University and ranked 57th globally (QS World University Rankings, 2027). We are also ranked 18th in the world for Social Policy & Administration (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
In this programme, you will learn about some ofthe world's most pressing transnational health and care challenges, including:
The programme consists of six taught units plus a dissertation OR a work-based applied research project, giving you a balance of structured breadth and independent depth. Five units (including the dissertation/applied research project) are mandatory, and two options for you to focus on policy areas that connect with your interests, experience and career plans.
Teaching Block 1
Three mandatory units (20 credit points each) focus on broad conceptual and theoretical topics:
Teaching Block 2
Students will take one mandatory unit (20 credit points), focusing on research and further evidence tools common in the field:
Also, you choose two optional units (20 credit points each), either both
You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in any subject.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant postgraduate qualification/s. Please upload your postgraduate degree documents and include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 33600英镑/年 |
| 第 62 位 | 伦敦政治经济学院London School of Economics and Political Science | 1年 | 36200英镑/年 |