Prepare for a career in health promotion, health policy development, disease prevention and community health management.
Study focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group and population levels. Course content covers: the development of health promotion; the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; environmental health; epidemiology; research, facilitation, communication and innovation. In final year, undertake a supervised practical placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study focuses on the science and business aspects of contemporary health promotion at individual, group and population levels. Course content covers: the development of health promotion; the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs; health promotion settings, populations and issues; environmental health; epidemiology; research, facilitation, communication and innovation. In final year, undertake a supervised practical placement.
Career opportunities
Health promotion, health policy development, project development and management, disease prevention and early detection, community / international health.
Membership
Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
- Complete no more than 9 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
COR110 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
COR111 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
PUB102 Earth's Surface Processes
PUB104 Learning in Australian Landscapes
PUB112 Discovering Science
SCI110 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit
SCS130 Creative Praxis
Advanced courses
8 required courses:
PUB252 Writing Seminar
PUB271 Reading as a Writer
PUB272 Advanced Writing Seminar
PUB351 Creative Writing Project
PUB352 Introduction to Key Concepts of Fashion
PUB361 Drawing Practice
WPL310 Digital Fashion Branding
PLUS select 1 required course from:
PUB262 Design Capstone
WPL311 Communication and Thought
Elective courses
9 elective courses:
Select nine (9) elective courses of which at least six (6) must be at advanced (200 or 300) level, from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288