**Module: 7HW167 (Credits: 30 | Period: 1 | Core)** – Offered through University and Blended Learning at the City Campus, this module equips students with essential research skills, including collecting, processing, and analyzing data using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Students will learn to distill complex data into meaningful conclusions by designing robust research studies, performing systematic literature reviews, and applying advanced statistical and qualitative analyses, all while adhering to ethical principles. Through evaluating research papers and datasets, learners will develop competencies in analytical literacy, critical appraisal, and decision-making. Practical applications include analyzing transcribed text and employing methodologies that address research questions effectively. The module also enhances transferable skills such as problem-solving, collaborative working, data management, and presentation, setting a foundation for academic and professional success.

**Module: 7HW168 (Credits: 30 | Period: 1 | Core)** – Delivered at the City Campus through University and Blended Learning, this module focuses on the critical domains of public health: health protection, health improvement, health surveillance, and management and leadership. It addresses the prevention and management of communicable disease outbreaks, resilience-building for emergencies and disasters, and tackling environmental diseases, including those driven by climate change. The module also emphasizes health improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing individual and community well-being by promoting healthy choices and addressing the social determinants of health. Students will explore the interplay between public health protection and improvement through health promotion strategies and critically evaluate national and international approaches to safeguarding and enhancing health. This reflective process enables students to connect their learning to personal experiences and interests within the public health field.

**Module: 7HW169 (Credits: 120 | Period: 1 | Core)** – Delivered through University and Blended Learning at the City Campus, this module focuses on the Dissertation as an independent study where students will negotiate, plan, manage, and execute a comprehensive research and analysis project within their subject discipline. Alongside conducting in-depth research, students will enhance their skills in critical thinking and report writing, culminating in the completion of a research dissertation that demonstrates their academic and professional capabilities.