Make a real difference in people’s lives and help them to stay healthy and avoid injury.
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.
- 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.
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. Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
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.
Program structure
Required courses (12)
NUR721 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
PUB701 Social Research
PUB702 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
PUB703 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PUB704 International Community Development and Global Justice
PUB705 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
PUB706 Indigenous Australia and the State
PUB707 Introduction to Environmental Justice, Peace and Conflict: Contemporary Issues
PUB708 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
PUB710 Understanding Cultural Diversity
PUB725 Gender and Culture
SCS701 Health & Mental Health in Australia
Workplace learning course (1)
Select 1 of the following (12 unit) courses from:
PUB715 Disability: Culture, Community and Change(available for on-campus students only)
PUB716 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change(on-line students)
Elective courses (3)
Option 1
Select 3 elective postgraduate level courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
OR
Option 2
PUB716 Social Research(note on-campus students are required to have completed PUB715 prior to enrolling in this course)
Plus select 2 elective postgraduate level courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering) and
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
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 , PUB725 and PUB710 are all offered only via online mode. Therefore, you can only enrol in one other online course. 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.