Public Health BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Undergraduate

Doctor administering a vaccine to a male patient

From developing strategies to tackle health inequalities and rising levels of obesity to promoting mental, physical and environmental health, this course prepares you for a wide range of roles and opportunities in the field.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2026-27

Location

CU Coventry (Coventry) and
Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

4 years full-time

UCAS codes

LPDF

Start date

March 2026
May 2026
June 2026
September 2026
November 2026
January 2027
March 2027
May 2027
July 2027

How to apply

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Course overview

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Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year one of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.

Foundation year

Degree

The course explores practical strategies for tackling disease, preventing ill health and reducing health inequalities, including health promotion programmes and approaches to health protection in response to emerging challenges. We aim to give you a real-world experience of the tasks and challenges you may face as a public health practitioner. You will have the opportunity to participate in practical activities, problem-based learning and workshops that could help you prepare for your future career.

The course aims to equip you to work in a range of roles within public health where you can make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing.
Develop an understanding of health inequalities at local, national and international levels as well as the knowledge to be able to improve health outcomes through the effective planning, execution and evaluation of public health interventions to change behaviour.
Explore differing health needs, influences on health, and how to prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing. Develop the skills needed to address health challenges and improve population health.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2026

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
Provides a grounding in key areas of health, education, psychology and wellbeing.

Degree

Learning is inclusive, applied, interactive and creative with hands-on sessions related to real-life public health situations.
You will be taught by enthusiastic and engaged public health experts from a range of practice, research, academic and leadership backgrounds.
Our assessments use the same competencies, knowledge and skills that you might use in many public health job roles.
Inter-professional learning opportunities allowing you to share, learn and work together with other students from health-related courses.
You may have opportunities to attend out-of-classroom field trips related to aspects of public health.²
Benefit from visits and career talks from alumni and public health practitioners.²

Joint 14th

for Graduate Prospects in Health Studies

The Complete University Guide 2026

Drawing from diverse experiences, commitment and passion for public health from a dedicated team, this course offers our students a catalyst for change, weaving together knowledge, empathy, and action to build healthier communities and foster equity for all. One key element of this course is the link of all our modules to the graduate attributes to empower our students with skills needed to succeed as future public health practitioners.
Dr Lawrence Bismarck Ndupu, Course Director for the Public Health BSc (Hons), 2024

What you'll study

In the first year, learn about the foundations of public health, modern communication, global health systems, public health interventions and develop your personal and professional skills.

Modules

Enhancing Personal and Professional Skills in Public Health – 30 credits

Develop your capacity for degree-level study, improving your self-awareness, self-monitoring and critical reflection on exemplary academic practices. Develop essential personal skills, including effective communication, empathy and cultural competence, which are vital for public health professionals who work with diverse communities and address their specific needs. You would learn to recognise and leverage your own strengths and weaknesses to optimise your knowledge and skills.

Compulsory

Understanding Global Health Systems – 30 credits

Gain a comprehensive overview of health systems around the world, highlighting their diverse structures and elements. Explore the cultural, economic, and political factors that influence these systems and evaluate their effectiveness in addressing public health challenges. Understand the importance of professionalism in improving health outcomes and develop strategies to enhance ethical practices within various health systems. Gain a deep understanding of global health systems and the role of professionalism in fostering better health outcomes.

Compulsory

Modern Communication in Public Health – 30 credits

Gain an in-depth exploration of the evolution of communication in public health in the 21st century. Learn how to communicate health messages to different audiences and appreciate the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of communication in public health at local, national and international levels. Explore the importance of addressing misinformation and building trust within the communities.

Compulsory

Foundations of Public Health Interventions – 30 credits

Gain a solid foundation in the key elements of public health, which you will build upon and develop in further depth throughout future modules. Examine concepts and definitions of health and public health, the three pillars of public health (disease prevention, health protection and health promotion), the social determinants of health and how these link to health inequalities, as well as the influence of political, economic and democratic processes on health. You will be introduced to the foundational principles and behaviour change theories that underpin health interventions and their evaluations. Learn about the rights and values that drive ethically sound interventions for improving health, how to plan and evaluate public health interventions in diverse contexts and assess their strengths and weaknesses.

Compulsory

In year two, develop more advanced knowledge and skills related to epidemiology, health research, health promotion, health protection and public health policy, among others.

Modules

Introduction to Epidemiology – 30 credits

Gain the basic analytical and statistical knowledge and skills required for effective public health practice and research. Learn how to compute and interpret some fundamental epidemiological concepts. Understand the basic concepts of study design, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation of epidemiological research and their use in decision-making for public health improvement and reduction of health inequalities. These skills are crucial for informed decision-making aimed at public health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities.

Compulsory

Applied Health Research Methods – 30 credits

Gain the skills necessary to identify appropriate methods for investigating public health issues and challenges at local, national and international levels, utilising relevant sources of evidence. Develop your ability to write research proposals aimed at addressing health inequalities and enhancing health and health services delivery. Cover a range of research methods including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, as well as techniques used in primary and secondary research. Learn about data analysis and ethical guidelines in research, ensuring you are well-prepared to conduct rigorous and ethical public health research.

Compulsory

Public Health Policy, Management and Employability – 30 credits

Gain an introduction to, and prepare for, a range of careers and employment opportunities within the field of public health. Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that health employers expect graduates to demonstrate in public health roles. Apply economic and political analyses to the design, implementation and management of public health policies. Explore the context of public and private healthcare organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) activities at local, national and international levels. Develop the ability to interpret and evaluate access to services, healthcare quality and policy analysis.

Compulsory

Health Promotion and Protection – 30 credits

Explore the strategies and practices aimed at promoting health and protecting populations from health risks. Learn about the principles and methods of health promotion, including the development and implementation of effective health campaigns and interventions. Explore the key aspects of health protection such as disease prevention, health surveillance and emergency preparedness. Cover the basic principles of infection control, outbreak control and immunisation. By understanding and applying these concepts, you should be equipped to contribute to the improvement of public health and the prevention of health issues within communities.

Compulsory

Your final year aims to prepare you for a career by consolidating your knowledge and skills from the first and second years. You could also work on a dissertation in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor.

Modules

Leadership and Management in Public Health – 30 credits

Prepare for leadership and management careers in the public health environment. Gain practical management skills such as leading and managing people and programmes, service quality improvement, and taking actions to improve organisational performance using the skills and strategies for collaborating with a range of stakeholders in public health. Critically examine leadership and “followership” models and the concept of empowerment and distributed leadership. Develop an understanding of ethical leadership, culture and values within the delivery of care. Build practical leadership and management skills while also learning about the key ideas behind them. Explore the concepts of service improvement and gain experience in leading and participating in projects, using relevant management tools and techniques. You will reflect on your observed experience of public health leadership behaviours and management skills throughout the course. This should enable you to further develop a personal development plan, guiding your ongoing leadership development as a public health professional.

Compulsory

Contemporary Issues in Public Health – 30 credits

Prepare for roles in public health as an analyst and manager. Develop your methodological and analytical skills necessary to examine the prevalence, causes and consequences of current and future public health challenges at all levels. Explore the development of appropriate actions to address current and future public health challenges within the context of contemporary public health theory and practice. Examine the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the impact of globalisation on the social determinants of health, including the main drivers of globalisation and the spread and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Enhance your abilities to evaluate health financing strategies, policies and trends, enabling you to understand their impact on population health and health inequalities. Explore the main challenges faced by global health agents in their efforts to improve population health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Compulsory

Dissertation: Public Health Issues – 60 credits

Gain the skills needed to conduct a systematic literature review aimed at addressing a public health issue. Learn the processes involved in carrying out a systematic review, such as formulating research questions, writing aims and objectives, developing a research proposal, conducting a comprehensive search, selecting relevant studies, extracting data, assessing study quality, synthesising key findings and interpreting and reporting the results. Prepare for practical responsibilities and leadership roles in evaluating and improving key aspects of public health delivery. By engaging in this comprehensive review process, you should be able to critically assess public health literature, develop evidence-based recommendations and contribute to the advancement of public health practices.

Compulsory

The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study.

Modules

Skills for Professional Development - 30 credits

This module aims to familiarise you with the professional and regulatory standards relevant to professional roles across the wider health, education and social care sectors. You will explore the importance of effective communication and the purpose and benefits of self-evaluation and reflection in a variety of professional contexts. You will explore the impact and influence of personal and professional values on practice and be provided with the opportunity to examine the barriers and facilitators to effective practice in your preferred profession within the wider health, education and social care sectors.

Compulsory

Psychology of Learning and Development - 30 credits

This module examines lifespan development and supporting psychological theories to enable you to develop an understanding of human behaviour. It emphasises the importance of psychology in the context of learning and behaviour and its application to enhance relationships with service users. By understanding the factors that influence people’s behaviours we can provide interventions that will help people change their lifestyle choices. With this in mind, you will cover essential topics such as psychological perspectives, learning and behaviour, stages of lifespan and even participate in the lively discussion of nature versus nurture.

Compulsory

Health and Disease - 30 credits

This module introduces you to fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology and its relationship with health and disease. You will learn to apply this knowledge and understanding of the working of the human body in order to explore how health and care interventions can address disease, along with how individual choices and health management decisions can affect overall health status.

Compulsory

Promoting Health and Wellbeing - 30 credits

After identifying the concepts of inequality in society and the resulting impact, you’ll get to work assessing, planning and implementing health promotion. You’ll take into account various approaches such as social change and empowerment and consider current programmes including national campaigns, social marketing and mass media.

With developed knowledge and confidence, you get to showcase your understanding of health and wellbeing by producing your own health campaign. At the end of this module, you should be equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to progress further onto the degree course.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you'll learn

You will be taught through a mixture of lectures and seminars, hands-on skills workshops, student-led discussions and interactive simulation. Course assessments encourage the development of skills required for successful careers in public health. This includes being familiar with Microsoft software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Stream, Forms, Teams, etc).

The foundation year programme is focused on applied learning geared to high-intensity teaching and study throughout the programme, requiring full commitment from students. The delivery of course content is a blend of lectures, tutorials and online mediums.

Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework which is more reflective of a working environment.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours:

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as provide an overall percentage grade.

Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which generally take place at the end of each six-week block.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

These interactive learning sessions aim to support you in exploring important public health issues theoretically as well as practically. You'll also have the opportunity to learn and work with students from other health-related courses, sharing ideas and experiences.

You will have the opportunity to:

work in smaller groups for seminars, workshops, and tutorials
engage in student-led discussions (flipped classroom, problem-based learning, individual/group presentations, case studies and scenario-based analyses) to facilitate shared learning and practice experiences
hear from professionals in practice drawn from a range of public health-related fields²
utilise a virtual learning environment to access updates on the course and modules and other relevant materials for supporting learning, such as videos and podcasts²
participate in a simulation exercise which mimics real-world challenges (e.g., infectious disease outbreaks, flooding, earthquakes, etc) and cross-professional working⁴
attend a public health-related field visit (e.g., public health bus tour of Coventry)².

These strategies should help you to connect concepts covered in the course with real-life experience and are designed to enhance your career options following graduation.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending on the module.

Assessment methods may include:

essays
reports
poster presentations
group work
multiple choice questions (MCQs)
portfolios
exams
research project.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

64 UCAS tariff points. All foundation courses require GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification. For T levels: overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T level qualification in any subject.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual/Fair Access Offers

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Offer, you could automatically receive a contextual offer which is 16 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Offer.

Got higher grades? Have you considered direct entry to the degree without foundation year?

Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£5,760	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

Degree

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£9,790 per year	Not available
International/EU	Not currently available***	Not available

*Update the foundation fees and funding heading body to:

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. As an indication, students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees. The University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our undergraduate finance page and see the university’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Applies to degree only:

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Foundation year funding

In order to receive funding for degree with foundation year courses, you will need to complete a four-year degree programme which includes the integrated foundation year, otherwise you may be responsible for your foundation year fees. For further information, please refer to the 'Tuition Fee Loan' details in the 'Funding your undergraduate course' section of our 'Fees and finance' page.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathway courses for additional options.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Our foundation years are taught at CU Coventry’s Mile Lane building, a short walk from the city centre. You’re part of the university from day one, so during your foundation year you’ll have access to the wider facilities at Coventry University. Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll transfer over to studying the degree course at Coventry University, where you'll be taught on campus in the relevant academic buildings.

Located on our Mile Lane campus, you will have access to our Library and Learning Services (LLS), fully equipped seminar rooms and IT suites⁴. You can also take advantage of reading rights in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library, make use of sport centre facilities and receive full membership to Your Students' Union.

Two students walking outside with the CU Coventry building behind them.

Mile Lane

The campus is home to an on-site library with bookable one-to-one academic writing service and library support sessions, fully equipped seminar rooms, open-access study areas, a café and an IT suite. Our labs contain industry-standard equipment so that you learn using the same equipment as many industry professionals.

The Hub

At The Hub you'll find the Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Students’ Union and Square One (which provides entertainment from quiz nights to live music), the Spirituality and Faith Centre, Tank Studio, Careers Office and a fantastic food court.

Lanchester Library

Coventry University’s Lanchester Library is usually open 364 days a year, and has 1,400 study spaces, including group and silent areas. It also currently offers more than 550 computers and an additional 120 free-to-loan laptops.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Students will benefit from studying on our well-equipped, modern campus⁴.

The Simulation Centre allows you to participate in simulation exercises which mimic real-world challenges and cross-profession working, e.g. managing a disease outbreak at Coventry University.
The computer lab at Coventry University main campus allows you to participate on challenges to resolve public health issues within a given health-related scenario⁴.

Alison Gingell Building

You'll have the opportunity to study in our multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building with facilities including a mock ambulance, hospital wards and full-size community houses as well as study spaces, classrooms and more.

Inside of a big building with hanging lights and big staircase

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of the course, you will have the knowledge to enable you to:

demonstrate knowledge of the underlying principles of public health - prevention, promotion, protection
measure and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to make evidence informed decisions
evaluate population health needs in order to initiate health interventions for preventing disease and improving health
critically review relationships between health policy, strategies, health systems and service users’ experiences that influence health outcomes and inequalities
assess and recognise the impact of wider social determinants of health, health inequalities and health inequity at all levels
effectively communicate public health messages to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of approaches and media
understand effective strategies for working with community groups and organisations in designing, managing and delivering services
demonstrate effective leadership and ethical approaches to improve quality for public health
appraise health systems differences in adopting foundational public health concepts, principles and methods of enquiry.

The course is designed to align your knowledge and skills with the requirements of employers in public health and for your skills to be able to make an immediate impact on populations and health outcomes in a range of roles and organisations. The course aims to enhance your employability by offering the skills and competencies that address employers' objectives and expectations from graduates wishing to pursue a career as a public health practitioner.

Graduates may be employed in such roles as public health practitioner, health protection practitioner, health improvement practitioner, health data analyst, healthy lifestyles co-ordinator, public health project manager or many other types of analysts, managers or researcher roles within the diverse field of public health practice.

This course aims to equip you with the tools for developing necessary competences for employment within a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, NHS, not-for-profit organisations and charities, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Further study

Graduates from this course may consider progression to master’s level courses in areas such as:

public health
global public health
global health management
public health nutrition
public health and health promotion
reproductive and sexual health research
health economics and policy
health data science.

How to apply

BSc (Hons) with foundation year (start Sep 26 - Jul 27)

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This course with foundation year is not available to international students.

UK students

Full-time students applying to start from September 2026 can apply for this course through UCAS. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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Disclaimers

Study location

The Foundation Year study route will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University.

If you choose to study at CU Coventry for your Foundation Year, then your learning will be based at CU Coventry, Mile Lane, Coventry. Subject to meeting progression requirements you will then transition to the relevant Coventry University subject building for your progression degree.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The current 2025/2026 contract applies to students starting between September 2025 and July 2026. Students starting between September 2026 and July 2027 will be covered by the 2026/2027 Student Contract. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.