Health promotion is both a science and an art. It involves helping people increase control over their own health and learning the determinants of wellbeing. You will study a socio-ecological model of health and explore contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels.

Core study concepts include public health foundations, principles of health promotion; the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs, health promotion settings, epidemiology and quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The Master of Health Promotion is designed for those looking to work in designated health promotion roles, or for those wanting to develop deeper knowledge and skills in health promotion to complement their current roles.

The program gives you the flexibility to study courses on campus, online or a mixture of the two delivery modes. You can change study modes at any time during your program. Teaching, learning and assessment items develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.

If you choose to exit the masters program after completing eight courses (96 units), you may be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion. Students must have completed all the requirements of the Graduate Diploma to be awarded this program. Please note that there is no direct entry into the Graduate Diploma.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Master of Health Promotion program will normally be required to hold a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School, School of Health and Sport Sciences.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal

Some courses within the Master of Health Promotion are multi-modal; therefore students may enrol in either the online or on campus offering of these courses. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. Some courses in the Master of Health Promotion are online only, however, students enrolled in online courses, also have access to course coordinators for consultations and enquiries. For international students on a Student Visa — limits apply to online courses, refer to program notes.