BA Public Health and Community Studies
About this course
BA in Social Policy and Health in Social Science, covering public health and community studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The sandwich course includes a UK or international work placement of at least 26 weeks. A final-year research project involves secondary research and critical analysis of a social problem or policy agenda.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 35%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 50%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 76%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication Skills and Inclusive Practice
- Community and Change
- Contemporary Public Health
- Lifespan Development and Identity
- Social Divisions and Social Groups
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
- Lifestyle Trends, Health and Behaviour Change
- UK Work Placement
- International Study/Work Placements
- Leadership and Management in Public Health
- Promoting Healthy Communities
- Contemporary Welfare and Social Policy
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £33,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
Does BA Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Public Health and Community Studies at Coventry University?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.