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Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University - UCAS

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Course summary

This course can be studied in Coventry, London or Scarborough. The Public Health and Community Studies BA (Hons) course aims to provide you with the underpinning theoretical knowledge, professional expertise and work-based learning relevant to work within public health, and healthcare initiatives at the local, national and international levels. Throughout the course, you will address health inequalities, as well as analyse government initiatives. You can expect to explore how social factors and institutions are constructed and represented, and their implications on everyday life. You’ll explore the skills, behaviours and techniques of effective management and the role of leadership in relation to business themes. Additionally, you can expect to develop your skills in decision-making and information management. Why you should study this course You should study this course if you want:

  • opportunities for visits, activities and collaborations that expose you to a variety of local services and community projects, with support to access voluntary placements if desired
  • opportunities for learning outside the classroom and an approach to teaching that includes applying your learning
  • diverse and contemporary curriculum that covers a wide range of public health services and community projects leading to local employability options
  • to learn from diverse team of experienced tutors with backgrounds in health care, social care, public health and community work. Staff may be subject to change.
If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Health and Community Studies. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health and Community Studies. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website. https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cus/course-structure/hnc-hnd-degree/public-health/?term=2026-27

Modules

Year 1: Communication Skills and Inclusive Practice Community and Change Contemporary Public Health Lifespan Development and Identity Year 2: Social Divisions and Social Groups Mental Health and Wellbeing Introduction to Social Science Research Methods Lifestyle Trends, Health and Behaviour Change Final year: Leadership and Management in Public Health Promoting Healthy Communities Contemporary Welfare and Social Policy Research Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.

Assessment method

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.


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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University - UCAS