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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 54LL

Public Health and Community Studies

Coventry University
Scarborough, England
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1 yearDuration
£1,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Coventry University, the HNC Public Health and Community Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Scarborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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 nutri... International tuition fees are £1,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Public Health Fundamentals
Health Inequalities and Social Determinants
Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
Substance Misuse and Public Health
Nutrition and Lifestyle Diseases
Community Health Assessment
Work-Based Learning in Health and Social Care
UCAS Code:54LL
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£1,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£22,000£27,500£31,500
5 years£25,000£31,500£37,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

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£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
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About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Public Health and Community Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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