Health, Poverty and Inequality (L2102N)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you'll explore the relationships between culture, power, knowledge and rights in the study of health and development. Drawing on perspectives from medical anthropology, public health, feminist and activist politics and human rights, you'll examine how poverty and marginality shape experiences of illness. You'll study:

• the impact of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS
• issues such as homelessness, mental health, and organ donation
• scrutiny of health policies and their implications
• the role of medical technologies in shaping access to health.

By the end of this module, you'll understand how access to health intersects with human rights and global development challenges.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Anthropology and International Development BA
• Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development BA
• Geography and International Development BA
• International Development BA
• International Development with a Language BA
• International Relations and Development BA
• Sociology and International Development BA