Master of Health Promotion

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2015 course information
Award granted Master of Health Promotion
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code069327G Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeH759

This course is offered to students commencing in 2015 onwards. Continuing students should refer to the H749 Master of Health Promotion course entry.

Course is under review in 2015 and may be subject to change

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Preventing illness and promoting health are major aspects of the work of health agencies in all developed and developing countries. Deakin’s Master of Health Promotion is designed to enable students from varying backgrounds to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop appropriate and evidence-based health promotion programs. You will obtain a broad-based understanding of the determinants of health in populations and of the range of strategies that practitioners and organisations can implement to make a difference in creating healthier communities. The course addresses strategies that seek to help people take action about their own health, to strengthen community action and to create environments that are more supportive of health – policy environments, physical environments, social environments and economic environments.

The Master of Health Promotion provides you with the opportunity to extend your study of health promotion to undertake a major or minor project. These projects allow you to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the coursework component of the degree to a significant health issue by undertaking a comprehensive literature review, industry-linked project or a research project.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) and the International Union of Health Promotion and Education.

 

Note: All information regarding professional recognition is accurate at the date of publication. Enquiries regarding accreditation and professional membership should be directed to the School of Health and Social Development in order to ascertain the current status of accreditation at any future point in time beyond publication. Representations about accreditation apply only to the course, and the relevant professional body retains discretion as to who they admit as members of their association. Deakin University cannot exercise any control over membership of an external body.

Course rules

This course comprises 16 credit points. All students must complete eight core units (8 credit points) and then choose either a two credit point minor project  (2 credit points) and six elective units (6 credit points) or a six credit point research project that includes both the minor and major project (6 credit points) and two elective units (2 credit points).

Note: To undertake a major project, students are required to have a WAM of 70 or above and subject to Course Director’s approval.

Course structure

First year - Two credit point option

First Trimester of study

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Plus two elective credit points

Second Trimester of study

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Plus one elective credit point

Second year - Two credit point option

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Plus two elective credit points

Second Trimester of study

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Plus one elective credit point

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First year - Six credit point option

First Trimester of study

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Plus one elective credit point

Second Trimester of study

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Second year - Six credit point option

First Trimester of study

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Second Trimester of study

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(Note: To undertake a major project, students are required to have a WAM of 70 or above and subject to Course Leader's approval.)

Elective unit options

Trimester 1

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Trimester 2

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Trimester 3

Trimester 3 elective units are available - please seek advice from the Postgraduate course advisor