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Healthy Cities bridges the gap between two normally separate areas of policy: public health and urban planning. The common ground is the human environment, which is a major determinant of health and wellbeing. The focus of the course is the planning of healthy human settlements. The module will explore a number of themes related to the nature of settlements and the relationship to health and well-being, and the assessment of plans and projects through sustainability appraisal and health impact assessment.
Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience. We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the course or assessment.
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The module is delivered by way of six study days of face-to-face teaching. These sessions include a range of formats including lectures, tutorials, exercises, site visits and workshops. Materials, including lecture recordings, will be available in virtual learning environments (VLEs).
The module is assessed by a single component of assessment, taking the form of a health impact assessment of a proposed development project. The output for this assessment will be a report, which will critique the proposed development and make recommendations for planning permission, including suggested changes. A justification of the recommendation will form part of the report, drawing on academic literature and research as well as the site analysis and policy context. The analysis will identify associations and causal factors and discuss how the proposed development will impact on this selected health outcome (positively and/or negatively) and make recommendations for improvement.
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| Cohort - February 2025 | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 05 February 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
| Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
| Wednesday 05 March 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
| Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
| Wednesday 02 April 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
| Wednesday 07 May 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Frenchay Campus |
All prices are VAT exempt.
| Cohort | February 2025 |
| UK participants | £1,156 |
| International participants | £2,063 |
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Course location
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY.
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