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Master of Health Promotion

Work proactively with people to address the determinants of health and wellbeing.

Based on a socio-ecological model of health and explores 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.

CRICOS code
TBA — limits apply to online courses, refer to program notes
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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.
UniSC program code
SC713
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
2 years full time, or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus (multi-modal), online
Fee type 2013
  • International fee-paying places
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
16 (192 units)

Based on a socio-ecological model of health and explores 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 are 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 multimodal; therefore students may enrol in either the online or on campus offering of these courses. Multimodal 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.

Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements and notes
  • Students are required to successfully complete 16 courses as listed below.
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • International students on a Student Visa please note, you may enrol in no more than 4 courses via online mode (25 percent of your program). PUB708 , NUR721 , PUB725 and PUB710 are all offered only via online mode. Therefore you should not enrol in any other additional online courses. You must also ensure that you are enrolled in at least one on-campus course in each semester.
  • Some courses in this program require project work and/or independent study and therefore have limited on-campus contact. Please refer to individual course outlines.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Required courses (12) 144 units 

NUR721 Researching Media and Audiences
PUB701 Communication Campaign Planning
PUB702 Public Relations Writing
PUB703 Social Media
PUB704 Crisis and Issues Management
PUB705 Community Engagement Events
PUB706 Politics and the Media
PUB707 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
PUB708 International Communication
PUB710 Internship/Industry Project
PUB725 Communication and Thought
SCS701 Business Analytics

Workplace Learning Courses (24 units)

Plus 24 units from the following WPL coded courses:
WPL710 Accounting for Business(12 units) x 2
OR
WPL720 Introduction to Informatics(24 units)

Elective courses: (2) (24 units)