Course Summary
Established in 1990, the Discipline of Health Promotion is the only one of its kind in the Republic of Ireland and is the national centre for professional training and education in health promotion. Attached to the Discipline is the Health Promotion Research Centre, which has an active multidisciplinary research programme in place.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Application Details
Course Code: PHD-HPR
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Fees
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
MPhil, full-time
MPhil, part-time
Through College of Arts
PhD, full-time and part-time
MLitt, full-time
MLitt, part-time
Duration of programmes: 4 years, or 6 years.