Homelessness and Inclusion Health

Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise and expert-by-experience input, this course will be of interest to domestic and international students from a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, public health, nursing, social sciences, social care, and human geography, amongst others. The course places particular emphasis on making input from empirical and theoretical research practically applicable to health and social care professionals. It will critically engage with contemporary issues, theories and concepts within the sphere of extreme health inequities, homelessness and inclusion health.

This course is delivered by a range of experts from within and outwith the University of Edinburgh, including external health and social care practitioners. Experts by Experience contribute their personal experiences of homelessness and health to the course. Students are expected to engage with their learning through lectures, group discussions, and reading relevant scholarly and practical literature. 

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a critical understanding of the intersection of extreme social inequities with health and housing.
• Critically engage with a wide range of social, psychological, biomedical and political theories and concepts of homelessness and extreme health inequities.
• Understand key concepts in the field of health inequities and Inclusion Health, such as social determinants of health, multiple and complex exclusion, and trauma informed care.
• Engage with a range of disciplinary perspectives on homelessness and extreme health inequities, including the perspective of experts by experience
• Develop knowledge and skills in conducting and evaluating research in the field of homelessness and extreme health inequities through theoretical input and practical exercises.

Summative assignment details

The assignment will be in 2 parts:

1. Written assignment, 4000 words (4 blogs) (90%)
2. Engagement in online discussion board tasks (10%)

CPD courses are appropriate for applicants who have already studied an undergraduate degree, or equivalent. Along with a completed application form, you will need to submit copies of the following supporting documents:

• A work reference. If your referee prefers that you do not see your letter of recommendation, they can mail them to us, confidentially, at the below address.
• A short personal statement. Your personal statement should explain why you wish to study on the course and provide any additional information which you feel may support your application.
• An email stating whether you wish to take the course with or without academic credit.

You don't need to submit evidence of your ability to study at Postgraduate level with your application, but we may ask to see copies of your undergraduate degree certificate or academic transcript (or equivalent).

Please complete the application form either digitally or in block capitals and black ink, and return to us - including any supporting documents - at the postal or email address below.

If you have any questions concerning your application please don't hesitate to contact us at NursingCPD@ed.ac.uk