Course code: #H313
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Make a difference in people's lives on a broad scale with Deakin's Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion.
Graduates can register with the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), with Deakin being the only Victorian university to hold this accreditation.
This course gives you the expertise needed to address the causes of poor health and to improve well-being by combining approaches involving community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media.
Gain extensive practical experience throughout your course, including at least 120 hours of work experience in a health-related agency in your final year.
You will be able to start building professional networks while using your knowledge and skills in a practical setting under the supervision of qualified practitioners.
Combining a strong theoretical base with hands-on learning in the field will make you graduate confident and career-ready.
Work Integrated Learning is a core feature of this course and is embedded within all units.
Another feature of this course is the capstone experience, a 120-hour practice education placement that provides you with an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and skills to a practical setting, where you can further your learning through realistic field experience.
$50,328
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $13,728 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $36,600 |
Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree.
If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.
| IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score) | Your DUELI course | Assessment outcome | Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 4.5 | General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate) | 55% or higher (in the written exam) | EAP 1 or General English levels 4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced) |
| 4.5 | EAP 1 | 60% or higher | EAP 2 |
| 5.0 | EAP 2 | 60% or higher | EAP 3 English for Commerce DUELI Study Abroad Program Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication) |
| 5.5 | EAP 3 | 60% or higher | EAP 4 Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP) |
| 6.0 | EAP 4 | 60% or higher | Entry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing) |
| 65% or higher | English for Nursing | ||
| 70% or higher | English for Teaching Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment | ||
| 6.5 | English for Nursing | ||
| 7.0 | English for Teaching | 60% or higher | Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs Entry into Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health) |
Notes
Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score
You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.
If you're currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Complete foundation studies and/or a diploma program at Deakin College or one of Deakin's TAFE partners.
Australian Foundation Program: 65%
Note: Equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs.
It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor's degree.
The Diploma of Health Sciences can gain you direct entry into the second year of Deakin University bachelor's degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition Science, Psychological Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Biomedical Science.
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