Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
PGH.102
Global Health Policy, Governance and Issues, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Course code
PGH.102Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Salla AtkinsResponsible teacher:
Meri KoivusaloResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
For 21.10.2024 – 8.12.2028
Health Sciences Studies 100 %Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development
Content
This course introduces key actors and agreements shaping global health policy, factors which affect global health governance, and global health issues which arise from policies or developments in other areas than health. The course discusses the role of human rights for global health policy, international agreements in the field of health, health and trade-related issues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The course supports student's capacity to engage with global governance, global health politics, and how global phenomena and actors influence health and health policy choices and accountability at global, regional, national and local levels.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Independent sudies. Writing a learning diary and essay.
Independent study
No scheduled teaching
Completion option 2
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University