CU Coventry | Coventry University - Public Health and Community Studies BA (Hons)

CU Coventry | Coventry University

Public Health and Community Studies BA (Hons)

Public health is considered the science and art of promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, preventing ill-health, and prolonging life through the organized efforts of society.

The Public Health and Community Studies BA (Hons) degree has been designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to excel in a multidisciplinary community environment and to effectively support a variety of agencies, communities, and individuals in promoting health and wellbeing.

With increased attention from the government on the improvement of population health, this is an excellent time to study the underlying factors that contribute to ill health and how you as a practitioner can work to promote health and wellbeing as well as tackle the social inequalities within the localities you serve.

Why CU Coventry

We offer a style of education that is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University. We aim to provide career-focused courses, wherever possible, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work. We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we keep our fees low and made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving on to the next.

Entry Requirements

  • HNC 64 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
  • HND 80 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
  • Degree

      104 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Physics or Maths based A level or equivalent. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification

  • IELTS

    : 6.0 (HNC - year 1/HND - year 2) or 6.5 (Degree/Top Up - year 3).

Career Prospects

career opportunities

 after completing Electro-Mechanical Engineering


  • Health education specialist 
  •  

    Community health worker 
  • Public health researcher
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    Environmental health officer  
  • Medical editor
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    Public policy writer 
  • Demographer 
  • Health care administrator 
  • Refugee coordinator

Course Details

The first year is designed to explore the core fundamentals of modern public health. Throughout the year, the program aims to develop skills in decision-making and information management, providing you with a solid foundation for further exploration in years two and three. Students who successfully complete year one are eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Health and Community Studies.

Year One

Communication Skills and Inclusive Practice
Community and Change
Contemporary and Public Health
Lifespan Development and Identity

Year Two

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
Social Policy and Welfare Provision
Research Project

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