Public Health and Community Studies, BA (Hons)

Public health involves the science and art of promoting health, protecting wellbeing, preventing illness, and extending life through organised societal efforts.The BA (Hons) in Public Health and Community Studies delivers foundational theoretical knowledge, professional skills, and practical experience for roles in health and social care. Students will examine health inequalities, government initiatives, social factors, institutional structures, management techniques, leadership, decision-making, and information management. Successful completion of Year 1 qualifies for a Higher National Certificate (HNC), and Year 2 for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in the field. Modules include: 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. For updated information on modules, sandwich years, or part-time study, visit our website.

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