Health And Society in Dublin City University, Ireland

Health And Society in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

You will undertake a range of modules, including those in which you will:

• Investigate various perspectives—biological, social, political, ethical, psychological—that you can employ in examining health issues

• Learn about health research

• Actively engage in health projects or campaigns

• Develop your own ‘healthy qualities’

• Examine particular health-related issues such as ‘drugs in society’, ‘nutrition and health’ and ‘trauma and abuse in society’

As part of the course, you will have opportunities to engage in activities and project work that you find personally relevant and interesting.

What opportunities might it lead to?

As a DCU Health and Society graduate, you will be well placed for a future career in a health-related profession or for work in overseas development, community development and the voluntary sector.

The degree also provides a good entry route to postgraduate study if you hope to pursue a career in an area like like speech therapy, occupational therapy, or medicine and health promotion.

• Community Development
• Further Education
• Healthcare
• Overseas Development
• Voluntary Sector