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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Public Health and Community Studies
Coventry University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Public Health and Community Studies course at Coventry University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
64
from a minimum of two A2 levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Public Health and Community Studies course at Coventry University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Chemistry | E |
| Sociology | B |
| Physical Education | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
| English Language and Literature | C |
| Law | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 54LL
Here's what Coventry University says about its Public Health and Community Studies course.
Public health is considered the science and art of promoting and protecting health and wellbeing, preventing ill health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society.
This course aims to provide you with the underpinning theoretical knowledge, professional expertise and work-based learning relevant to a range of roles working in health and social care.
Throughout the course, you can expect to explore the core fundamentals of modern public health – you’ll go on to investigate health inequalities, including tackling the damaging effects of smoking, alcohol, drugs and poor nutrition, as well as analysing government initiatives.
Additionally, you can expect to develop your skills in decision-making and information management.
For the most up-to-date information about course content, part-time study or our additional academic support, please visit our website.
Source: Coventry University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University.
Check the
18 course options available.
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
CU Group
Location
CU Coventry | Coventry
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Community work
• Environmental and public health
Start date
November 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Communication Skills and Inclusive Practice
Community and Change
Contemporary Public Health
Lifespan Development and Identity
Coventry University student reviews
Showing 160 reviews
3rd year
1 year ago
literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
The student union is active but they are not very accommodating
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.
5th or higher year student
2 years ago
The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Public Health and Community Studies course at Coventry University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
75%
low
Academic support
75%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
67%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
Organisation and management
56%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
88%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
86%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
84%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
64%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
84%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
87%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
93%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
69%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
76%
low
Student information
The Public Health and Community Studies course at Coventry University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Public Health and Community Studies course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Coventry University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
88%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
82%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Therapy professionals
10%
Other Health Professionals
3%
Caring personal services
3%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics
61%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
77%
Say it fits with future plans
84%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
3%
Administrative occupations
3%
Sales occupations
3%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Public Health and Community Studies course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Coventry University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Public Health and Community Studies.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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