- Gain essential practical experience through work placements
- Earn two degrees in only four years
- Access a broad range of careers in health and human services
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Services and Health Promotion)
Award abbreviation: BA/BHlth(HlthProm)
QTAC code: 014101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SA303
CRICOS code: 058119F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Identify barriers to healthy living and develop ways to help people improve their wellbeing.
In this program you examine the complex interaction of behaviours and conditions of living that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, and communities. These include the social, economic, cultural, organisational, and political conditions in which people live. The health promotion component covers needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Career opportunities
Welfare work, community health and safety, Indigenous and ethnic health, disability services, aged care, police and correctional services, policy development, research.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
for program advice
Program Leader—Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Jane Gregg
Tel: + 61 7 5459 4543
Email: jgregg@usc.edu.au
Program Leader—Faculty of Arts and Business
Dr Christine Morley
Tel: +61 7 5459 4723
Email: cmorley@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses 22 required courses, 4 advanced electives from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences and 5 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Register your selected Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Electives may be used to complete an additional minor.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS172
SCS180
Advanced courses (5)
5 required courses:
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS276
SCS277
SCS278
SWK303
Plus select 1 course from: Select 4 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
SCS210
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Elective courses (4)
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (2)
2 required courses:
PUB102 Environment and Health
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (8)
8 required courses:
Select 8 courses from the Health Promotion Major
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 elective courses of which at least one (1) elective course should be at advanced (200 or 300) level from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Servcies and Health Promotion) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses—ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.
- Five (5) required courses
- One (1) course from Health Promotion major, which should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 | ||||
| COR110 | ||||
| COR111 |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A |
| 12 | Anti: SCS101 | |
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
| 12 | Anti: SCI201 or CPH261 | |
| SCS180 | ||||
| PUB102 Environment and Health |
| 12 | ||
| SCS172 |
Year 2
- Four (4) required courses:
SCS130 should be studied in Semester 1 - Four (4) courses from Health Promotion major:
TWO courses should be studied in Semester 1 and TWO courses should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
| 12 | ||
| SCS277 | ||||
| SCS110 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology |
| 12 | ||
| SCS276 |
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from the Health Promotion major study area.
Year 3
- One (1) required course
- One (1) required elective from specified list
- Three (3) courses from Health Promotion major
- Two (2) advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- One (1) elective from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Required course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State |
| 12 |
Required elective course (1)
PLUS select 1 course from specified list:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCS210 | ||||
| SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
| 12 | Pre: Any 2 courses |
Major courses (3)
Select 3 courses from the Health Promotion major study area.
Elective courses (3)
Select 2 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Year 4
- Two (2) required courses
- Two (2) advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- Four (4) elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
At least 1 elective course must be at advanced level
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCS278 | ||||
| SWK303 |
Elective courses (6)
Select 2 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Select 4 elective courses (at least 1 course must be at advanced level) from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.