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Master of Health Promotion

Good health begins in our everyday lives: how we work, live and play. As public health concerns attributed to lifestyle and environment grow, so does the need for dedicated health professionals. Grab the opportunity to make a broad impact on public health through programs, strategy, policy and research.

In this program you will:

  • Prepare for careers that contribute towards safe, stimulating and enjoyable working and living conditions
  • Study in one of a few masters’ programs in Australia focused exclusively on Health Promotion
  • Learn from leading academics, be involved in research, and study in workplace scenarios
  • Study foundations and principles of public health; assessing health and wellbeing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs, epidemiology, research methods and more

Location

Duration

2 years 2 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$20,400 Fee-paying
Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Online
Total courses
16
Total units
192
Duration
2 years 2 years
UniSC program code
SC713
Program structure
Required courses (13) 168 units

HLT600 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
PUB600 Editing for the Communications Professional
PUB701 Paperback Hero
PUB702 Writing for Young Adults
PUB703 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
PUB704 Writing the Short Story
PUB705 Writing Poetry
PUB706 Writing Your Novel
PUB707 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
PUB708 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
PUB710 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
PUB725 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
PUB700 Public Health Research and Evidence(24 units)

Elective courses (2) 24 units 

Select 2 postgraduate level elective courses (24 units) from the postgraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry to the Master of Health Promotion program requires completion of a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. If you have a Bachelor degree in the same discipline you may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).

Non-graduates with extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.

Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

Fee-paying estimate
A$20,400