Overview

Workshops will introduce you to the main theoretical concepts in health equity and human rights and provide you with an opportunity to explore these topics by considering real-world case studies.

A lecture series will also provide an understanding of human rights and the skills needed to foster health equity. These lectures will also give specific guidance on how to apply these skills in a health setting. Each lecture will be accompanied by a reading list accessible through the University library.

Assessments will enable you to evidence your knowledge and demonstrate your applied understanding.

Topics may include: Social justice theory The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Health equality, equity and disparity Discrimination Protected characteristics Root causes of health inequity Social exclusion theory Measuring health equity The link between prevention and health equity Influencing policy

Assessment Strategy

-threshold (C)- To achieve a ‘pass’ on the module’ the student will be required to demonstrate some knowledge of concepts of equity and inclusive approaches to promote health with respect for human rights, and some awareness of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches for promoting health and wellbeing.

-good (B)- To achieve a ‘good pass’ the student will be required to demonstrate good knowledge of concepts of equity and inclusive approaches to promote health with respect for human rights, and good awareness of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches for promoting health and wellbeing.

-excellent (A)- To achieve an excellent pass, the student will be required to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of concepts of equity and inclusive approaches to promote health with respect for human rights, and excellent awareness of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches for promoting health and wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse and critically engage with debates on the principles, practices, policies, and legislation for equity in the health and wellbeing of future generations.

• Appreciate how social, economic, and health factors may discriminate against groups with protected characteristics, and critically evaluate interventions to mitigate such discrimination.

• Critically understand concepts of equity and evaluate inclusive approaches to promote health with respect for human rights.

• Design and implement inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches for promoting health and wellbeing.