BSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing

What you will study

All module information is for 2023 entry and is subject to change.

First-year

• Inequalities in Society
• Introduction to Public Health
• Lifestyle Choice and Behaviour Change
• Community Development and Engagement in Multicultural Populations
• Preparing for Professional Practice
• Social Policy, Society and Welfare

Second year

Core

• Evaluating Public Health Research
• Placement: Professional Practice
• Health Education and Promotion
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Public Health: Prevention in Action

Option

• Applied Epidemiology
• Global Challenges in Public Health

Final year

• Policy and Politics in Health and Wellbeing
• Surviving and Thriving in Organisations
• Independent Study: Finding Health Solutions
• Ethical Challenges in Public Health
• Project Management and Evaluation

Placement Year

Employers place a high value on graduates who can show that they have relevant work experience.

To prepare students for future employment, all students complete a work-based placement during the 2nd year of the course. The placement takes place in Semester 1 of the 2nd year. Each placement is 100 hours, which is around 14 days.

The placement will allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. You will also gain valuable experience and develop skills that will help you succeed in the job market when you graduate.

We work closely with employers to secure placement opportunities for students. Students have completed successful placements in areas such as:

• Mental health

• Drugs and alcohol services

• Youth services

• Care homes

• Housing and homelessness

• Supporting refugees and asylum seekers

• Public health teams in local councils

• Charities working in health and with vulnerable communities

Learning and assessment

Teaching methods include formal lectures, seminars, group work and tutorials, supported by our virtual learning environment Canvas. This is used to access additional learning resources and will let you participate in online group discussions and activities.

Assessment strategies will aim to develop both knowledge and skills and include written assessment, verbal and poster presentations, reflective accounts and case studies.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes, there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

As a Public Health and Community Wellbeing student, you'll be eligible to apply for student membership in the Royal Society for Public Health.