Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year
BSc
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
A number of our degrees are also offered with an additional foundation year (Year 0). Whether you are a school-leaver or someone considering returning to study but don’t have the entry requirements for your chosen subject, a foundation year course may be just what you’re looking for. A foundation year is the first year of a four year programme which: •provides an introduction not only to study at University but also to your chosen subject •offers you a highly supportive environment where you can develop the self-confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding for further study.
The foundation year offers an alternative route to a career in public health, allowing you to develop the skills you need to become a public health professional. Our Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The World Health Organization and governments around the world are supporting the expansion of health promotion and public health. This is a growing and important area to be in. You will study the mental, emotional, social, physical, spiritual, political and environmental influences on health and how currently the government aims to address these.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year BSc and other courses in at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23500 | £17000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25000 | £14000 - £23000 | £15500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Health Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22271 | £19123 | £20996 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19090 - £27360 | £13372 - £24754 | £14943 - £27676 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year, BSc you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year BSc at Canterbury Christ Church University
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered following an interview and should demonstrate an interest in Health and Wellbeing.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Health Studies
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year, BSc.
Costs
Tuition Fees Public Health and Health Promotion with Foundation Year BSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | year 1 |
| International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees including EU fees:
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
The University’s 2022/23 Overseas tuition fees for International students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2022/23 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #44
- #54
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
See all 12 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10860
- postgraduates:
- 1630
- Total:
- 12490
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Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022