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CertHE in Public Health with foundation year (Level 3 and 4)

London School of Commerce (LSC) · Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)

Connect health, social care and the organisation of support services with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.

Birmingham; LondonOn CampusNext intake: please enquire
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Personal and Academic DevelopmentLevel 0 Trimester 1 (Credits)
  • Human DevelopmentLevel 0 Trimester 1 (Credits)
  • Applied Digital and Numeracy SkillsLevel 0 Trimester 2 (Credits)
  • Developing Communication Skills and WellbeingLevel 0 Trimester 2 (Credits)
  • Human Anatomy and PhysiologyLevel 0 Trimester 3 (Credits)
  • Wider Determinants of HealthLevel 0 Trimester 3 (Credits)
  • Introducing Academic SkillsLevel 4 Trimester 1 (Credits)
  • Contemporary Health & LifestylesLevel 4 Trimester 1 (Credits)
  • Communication & Digital HealthLevel 4 Trimester 2 (Credits)
  • Collaborative Working in HealthLevel 4 Trimester 2 (Credits)
  • Sociology of Health & WellbeingLevel 4 Trimester 3 (Credits)
  • Environment & Green HealthLevel 4 Trimester 3 (Credits)

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Prepare an infographic linking an everyday habit to wellbeing and adapt its message to a defined audience.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

health, social care and the organisation of support services
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Community development worker

Experience required

Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health promotion specialist

Experience required

Develops programmes that help communities improve health.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Apply with relevant practical skills, a portfolio or work experience; recruitment remains competitive and role-specific. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Family support worker

Related career

Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Gain practical experience with the relevant client group and complete required occupational training, safeguarding and background checks. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Housing officer

Experience required

Manages tenancies and supports residents of social housing.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Gain housing or customer-service experience and relevant housing-practice training; employers may offer trainee routes. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Welfare rights adviser

Experience required

Helps people understand and claim financial support and benefits.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000

How to get there: Build advice-service experience and complete training in benefits, casework and referral procedures. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Charity fundraiser

Experience required

Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Civil Service executive officer

Experience required

Deliver public services and support government policy and operations.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Meet the advertised Civil Service selection, nationality and any security-vetting requirements; individual schemes set qualification criteria. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Training officer

Experience required

Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health service manager

Experience required

Organises healthcare services, resources and improvements.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£77,000

How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Environmental health practitioner

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigates environmental risks to public health and food safety.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Complete a CIEH-accredited environmental-health qualification and the practical professional training required for the post. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health and safety adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete relevant occupational health-and-safety training, such as a recognised professional qualification, and gain sector experience. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social researcher

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Develop research-design, statistics and qualitative-analysis skills; some posts require postgraduate research training. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Additional training or accreditation required

Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop statistics, coding and data-analysis competence through additional training and a relevant sector portfolio. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Nutritionist

Additional training or accreditation required

Uses nutritional science to support healthier diets and wellbeing.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Check accredited nutrition study and the requirements for voluntary professional registration; this is distinct from a registered dietitian route. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Business project manager

Experience required

Plans work, people and budgets to deliver business projects.

Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000

How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
Birmingham; London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790
Awarding university
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)
Historical information (not the current offer)

£9,535

Entry requirements and routes

Age 18–21* : Must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 3 and above AND Level 2 with 60 credits *Age 22–59* : No Qualification or Work Experience required *Maximum Age* : 59 years. *Disabilities* : No disabilities accepted *Travel Distance* : Maximum travel time is 1 hour and 45 minutes by public transport. *Student Finance (SFE)* : Students who have already used 1 year of funding for a Foundation Year may still be accepted, subject to SFE eligibility. *Nationality/Background* : LSC's doesn't accept applicants of Somalian, Ethiopian, Sudanese, Slovakian or Eritrean background even if they are British Citizen

English language

OPT Test

Interview or assessment

writing(250 words) and oral

Classes and attendance

Weekdays: Any 2 days 2.5 hours each day Evening: 6:00p.m.-8:30 p.m. Weekend: Not available Status: Open for Novembe 2026

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Confirm academic support, disability adjustments, wellbeing services and finance eligibility directly with the teaching provider; no specific support or funding entitlement is established here.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

Official course page
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