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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Investigating and Supporting Health and Wellbeing in Communities
Reference HSM207 Version 2
Created October 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved November 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended November 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To critically examine and discuss the impact of working with communities to improve health and wellbeing, including critically exploring the role of epidemiology, health measurement and other data in investigating public health.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Consider the principles, method and application of epidemiology to public health
2 Critically examine qualitative and quantitative data which inform population health
3 Identify application of assets and the impact of community development on population health and wellbeing
4 Discuss the range of skills and approaches which can be used when working with communities

Indicative Module Content
Epidemiology; surveys and data sets; health economics; basic biostatistics, critical appraisal of epidemiological studies and their application to practice; health narratives; qualitative research methods; asset-based approaches, community development; approaches to working with communities; community involvement; social capital; inequalities; empowerment; social inclusion; capacity building; advocacy; participatory engagement methods; commissioning; wellbeing; work based health; co-production; digital skills for e-health.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising of on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures and Digital Learning Resources

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 44 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 256 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Essay - 4000 words.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module will be assessed by a single component that will be graded on an A-F basis. A grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in component 1.
B B in component 1.
C C in component 1.
D D in component 1.
E E in component 1.
F F in component 1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Refer Regulation A2: Admission for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 EYAL, N., et al.(eds.) 2020. Measuring the Global Burden of Disease: Philosophical Dimensions. New York, USA: Oup Usa.
2 HEBEL. J., McCARTER. R., 2012. A Study Guide To Epidemiology and Biostatistics. 7th ed. Burlington. MA. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
3 LEE, M.T., KUBZANSKY, L.D. and VANDERWEELE, T.J. 2021. Measuring wellbeing. Interdisciplinary perspectives from the social sciences and the humanities. Oxford University Press.
4 BREILH, J. and KRIEGER, N. 2021. Critical Epidemiology and the People's Health. OUP.
5 HENNINK, M., HUTTER, I. and BAILEY, A., 2020. Qualitative Research Methods. 2nd ed. London: SAGE
6 HALL, R., 2020. Mixing Methods in Social Research.: Qualitative, Quantitative and Combined Methods. London: SAGE.
7 HUBLEY, J., COPEMAN, J., WOODALL, J., 2021. Practical Health Promotion. Cambridge, Polity Press
8 BRANDSEN, T., STEEN, T. and VERSCHUERE, B., 2018. Co-production and Co-creation: Engaging Citizens in Public Services. London: Routeledge.

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