Health Communication
(Students apply through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
Admission requirements
In general, admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Communication requires an undergraduate degree with a relevant major in the humanities, social sciences or public health.
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health Communication requires an undergraduate degree completed with a minimum 60% average over the entire degree, with a relevant major in the humanities, social sciences or public health; or completion of the Graduate Certificate with a 65% (credit) average.
The Master of Health Communication requires an undergraduate degree completed with a minimum 60% average over the entire degree, with a relevant major in the humanities, social sciences or public health; or completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a minimum 65% (credit) average.
See course rules for further details.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Health Communication requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of units of study including:
- 12 credit points of core units of study; and
- 12 credit points from elective units of study.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Communication requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of units of study including:
- 18 credit points of core units of study; and
- 18 credit points from elective units of study.
The Master of Health Communication requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of units of study including:
- 24 credit points of core units of study; and
- 24 credit points from elective units of study.
Sample Pattern of enrolment
The following table provides examples for structuring programs of study directed towards specific interests or future employment. Students can design their own pathway in consultation with the program coordinator.
Core units | |||
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MECO6900 News Writing |
MECO6901 Dealing with the Media |
MECO6919 Health Communication |
MECO6927 Organisational Communication |
Elective units | |||
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Government Health Departments (state and federal) |
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HPOL5000 Introduction to Health Policy |
HPOL5001 Economics and Finance for Health Policy |
PUBH5113 International Health (4 credit points) |
MECO6928 Media and Communication Internship |
Consumer and Trade Media | |||
MIPH5014 International Health Promotion (4 credit points) |
PUBH5418 Tobacco Control in the 21st Century |
PUBH5111 Environmental Health (4 credit points) |
MECO6928 Media and Communication Internship |
Health Insurance Funds | |||
HPOL5000 Introduction to Health Policy |
HPOL5001 Economics and Finance for Health Policy |
PUBH5114 Alcohol, Drug Use and Health |
MECO6928 Media and Communication Internship |
Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) | |||
PUBH5019 Cancer Prevention and Control |
PUBH5113 International Health (4 credit points) |
PUBH5033 Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
MECO6928 Media and Communication Internship |