BA (Hons) Public Health

Whether you’re thinking about a career in the NHS, local government, a non-profit organisation, or charity, our BA (Hons) Public Health degree can help get you there. There has never been a better time to raise awareness of the issues that affect health and wellbeing across the lifespan and to protect future generations.

During your time on the course, you’ll benefit from one on one support from your tutor and industry-experienced lecturers, as well as access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including role-play simulations.

Why study this subject?

Are you interested in working with local communities to improve the health and wellbeing of groups, families and individuals within our society? Are you keen to make a difference and work in a role that aims to promote inclusion and reduce health inequalities?

Our global community is at risk from environmental hazards like air pollution, the use of plastics and, of course, pandemics like Covid-19. Never have these issues been more prevalent or threatening which is why not only is now such an interesting time to study public health but also a deeply important one.

On our BA (Hons) Public Health degree, you’ll explore how best to protect and promote the health of individuals on a local, national and international level and gain vital skills and knowledge for a diverse range of career options.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased media and political attention on public health, elevating the significance and importance of this subject area.

There is now an increased focus on supporting individuals and communities in their health and wellbeing and we're already seeing a huge expansion of employment opportunities in the public health sector.

Our course is taught by experienced academics who are passionate about public health, having all worked in community public health roles themselves.

The course team is in direct contact with current practitioners, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure you receive the most current and significant lessons from the global health scene. All of our teaching staff also actively participate in national health forums.

By studying with us you’ll gain deep knowledge and understanding of policy and decision making, as well as exploring health-promoting initiatives, designed to solve complex public health problems.

What makes BNU so special is that your lecturers have all been a part of the teams who have influenced, formed and fought for public health agendas so they can offer a unique insight into what your career will really look and feel like.

They regularly liaise with local public health teams to deepen their knowledge of current public health-promoting initiatives and to understand in real-time what the developmental needs are for securing employment within the sector.

What’s more, we always tailor your learning to support your individual needs and aspirations and, thanks to our strong links with local public health organisations, you’ll get a chance to meet and build relationships with the professionals working on the front lines of public health.

We often welcome guest speakers and arrange access to national webinars and events for our students. We always encourage our students to participate in public health volunteering opportunities to further broaden their experience and understanding as well as build a personal network too.

Placements Plus

BNU is a Placements Plus university. So, whatever degree you do, you can be sure there’ll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help you get into your chosen field.

We’ll also prepare you for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting your CV, and building skills employers will value. In recognition of the value, we place on these skills we have incorporated this experience into your study time.

Placements Plus is all about helping you get some valuable experience under your belt while you’re a student, to increase your choices later, and help you get the graduate-level job you want.

With a rich 125-year history, Buckinghamshire New University offers high quality, employment-focused degree programmes in a wide range of subject areas, including:

• art, design and performance
• business, law and computing
• healthcare and social work
• media and creative industries
• nursing and allied health
• pilot training, tourism management and airport management
• security resilience and policing
• sport, social sciences, and psychology.

*Fast-track into your degree with this accelerated first-year programme. You can start in January and finish in July – ready to progress straight into your second year in September. You will:

• be based at our High Wycombe Campus
• benefit from the full programme
• accelerate your journey into higher education
• enjoy all the great facilities on offer

Top 20 UK university for graduate employability (HESA 2020)

From day one, we will encourage you to focus on your future career and to take advantage of the many opportunities while you study.

Industry connections, accreditations, placements, promotion of entrepreneurship and visiting guest speakers will help you to stand out in the job market. Our strong focus on employability flows through all our courses and our graduates have great stories to tell.

We’re proud to be a top 10 UK university for graduate employability (HESA 2020), with 98% of our graduates in, or about to start, employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Top 3 Students’ Union (NSS 2020)

We understand that studying at Buckinghamshire New University isn’t only about earning a degree. It’s about diving into new experiences, finding and exploring new passions, making new friends, and flourishing in amazing ways.

Our Students’ Union has recently been voted number three in the UK (NSS 2020) and, whatever you’re into, you’ll find a club, society or team to be part of. Not to mention countless other opportunities you can get involved in outside your course, like volunteering, skills workshops and a packed and varied events calendar. Plus, thanks to our Big Deal scheme, all our clubs, societies and activities are free!

Find out more

For more information, visit our website. Or why not find out more about the great reasons to choose Buckinghamshire New University and come along to a Virtual Open Day or chat online to our staff and students.