Public Health and Community Studies

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

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.