HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE PG CERTIFICATE
DEVELOP YOUR EXPERTISE IN WORKPLACE WELLBEING Are you looking to inspire change and contribute to the practice of health and wellbeing in the workplace? Our Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace postgraduate certificate course reflects the current demand for professionals with a strategic awareness of the debates, challenges and approaches in the field of individual and population health and wellbeing with a specific focus on the workplace. This online part-time PGCert programme allows you to fit your learning around your other work and life commitments. It provides an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of leading and managing change in organisations, taking into consideration a range of health and wellbeing issues. The course provides an excellent CPD opportunity for those employed in a role with a workplace wellbeing focus who are looking to develop additional expertise in this area.
COURSE OVERVIEW This programme aims to develop your knowledge of and ability to critically evaluate factors influencing the development of health and wellbeing in the workplace. You’ll consider core topics in the sociology and psychology of health and wellbeing, from both national and international perspectives. You’ll explore the various definitions of wellbeing and social explanations for health inequalities based on social class, ethnicity, gender and age. You’ll discuss issues including disability and unemployment, sickness/absence, and chronic health issues and look at individualised workplace wellbeing support. You’ll focus on health and wellbeing challenges in the workplace and will share and reflect on your own experiences to allow you to support the development of interventions, policy, strategy and guidance that help address these challanges. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared to make a positive contribution to further research or practice in health and wellbeing in the workplace.
PROGRESSION TO MSC STUDY Do you want to continue to make a positive contribution to the development of interventions, policy, strategy, guidance and practice addressing health and wellbeing in the workplace? Following successful completion of the PGCert Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, this programme offers a pathway to our MSc Health and Wellbeing. For more information on this programme, please visit leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate
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COURSE STRUCTURE The modules and delivery structure given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study. This is a part-time course delivered entirely online over an academic year, from September to May. During this time you will complete two modules. Month
Modules
Time Commitments
Semester One September – January
Leading and Managing Change 10 weeks x 5 hours per week of online lecture in Health and Wellbeing material plus independent study and assessments
Semester Two January – May
Workplace Wellbeing
10 weeks x 5 hours per week of online lecture material plus independent study and assessments
Modules Leading and Managing Change in Health and Wellbeing This module will discuss policy agenda and strategies used in wellbeing. The module considers how individuals can work in organisations to lead and manage change. This will include concepts associated with preparing for change (consideration of the policy), implementing change (leading) and evaluating the change (sustaining the change that has been implemented). Sociology and psychology of health and wellbeing will be explored, taking into consideration a range of national and international perspectives. Various definitions of wellbeing, and social explanations for health inequalities based on social class, ethnicity, gender and age will be discussed. You will reflect on your role in leading change and consider what skills are required. Workplace Wellbeing The workplace is increasingly being positioned as central to managing the health of the working age population. In this module, you will explore the reasons why the workplace has moved more to centre stage, and will develop the knowledge and skills to be able to create a business case for a workplace wellbeing intervention.
Assessment Assessment methods for the two modules are diverse and aim to develop and demonstrate a range of personal and professional skills needed for employment or further study, including communication and problem-solving. You’ll be assessed by a range of assessment which include a development plan and business case.
Entry requirements The normal entry requirement is a good honours degree (2:2 or above) in a related area. Applicants with a degree in an unrelated area/without a degree but with subsequent work-related experience in health and wellbeing are encouraged to apply. For more information on our entry requirements, visit our website.
How to apply Applications for the PGCert Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace are made online via our website. Please visit leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate for the latest course information, including tuition fees, and to access the online application form. For more information about applying, contact our Admissions team at admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk or on 0113 283 7123.
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Leeds Trinity University Horsforth Leeds, LS18 5HD 0113 283 7150 hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk Information correct at time of publication, August 2022. Please visit leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate to review our latest course information before you make your application. The information in this booklet is available in alternative formats. Please call 0113 283 7150 or email hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk
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