Course summary
This course
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs efficiently, effectively and appropriately to improve the health and wellbeing of populations. Health promotion focuses on the promotion of health in communities, social sectors and settings, and is a specialisation within the Master of Public Health.
What you will study
Guiding principles articulated in the action areas of the Ottawa and Bangkok Charters for Health Promotion are covered in the subjects Health Promotion and Public Health Policy. Primary investigative skills are developed in the Health Research Methodology subject. This theoretical and investigative base is complemented by opportunities to consolidate skills and apply knowledge in the Health Promotion Competencies subject.
UAC 935090
Course information
Study area
Health & Medicine, Public Health
Campus
Wollongong, UOW Online
Course Code
1183
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Duration
1 year (2 sessions) part-time
Delivery
Distance, On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires a Bachelor degree from any discipline. Applicants with other relevant professional qualifications (e.g. Registered Nurses) and at least two years' relevant work experience may also be considered.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion will count as credit towards the Health Promotion speciality stream in the Master of Public Health upon successful transfer.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $11,280 (2019) | $11,280 (2019) |
UOW Online | Distance | $11,280 (2019) | $11,280 (2019) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Commonwealth Supported places are also available in some postgraduate coursework degrees in the Faculty of Social Sciences subject to quota availability.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
International students should liaise with the Faculty for information regarding course availability.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
International applicants should check program availability with the Course Co-ordinator.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
UOW Online | Distance | $15,504 (2019) | $15,504 (2019) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2017.
Applicant background |
2017 intake |
2017 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
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- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
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Recent secondary education |
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| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
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ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2017 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 25 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2019 Autumn | Wollongong | Enrolment and Orientation: 26 - 28 February 2019 Applications Close
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2019 Autumn | UOW Online | Session: 4 March – 27 June 2019 Applications Close
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2019 Spring | Wollongong | Enrolment and Orientation: 22 July 2019 Applications Close
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2019 Spring | UOW Online | Session: 29 July – 21 November 2019 Applications Close
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Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the relevance of models of health promotion for achieving efficient and equitable gains in health outcomes in Health Promotion. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate critical knowledge of health promotion in relation to the social determinants of health, including local, national, global, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander considerations. | ||||||
| 3 | Apply appropriate strategies s to critically analyse population health information to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to complex public health problems. | ||||||
| 4 | Effectively communicate health promotion knowledge, skills and ideas to others using appropriate methods and technologies. | ||||||
| 5 | Reflect on and apply appropriate ethical, professional, public and personal behaviours within a range of contexts relevant to public health and health promotion. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the subject progression table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 820 | Academic Skills for Postgraduate Social Science Students | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 948 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| Plus two subjects from the following: | |||
| HAS 943 | Health in All Policies | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 944 | Social Complexities and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 947 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 950 | Project Planning and Evaluation | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 951 | Public Health Communication | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| HAS 953 | Food and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 946 | Health Research Methodology II | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 952 | Health Promotion Theories and Models | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Why choose this course
UOW is home to public health researchers who are leaders in their field in Australia and internationally. Our academics will supervise you to build your own research career through our public health projects and our research seminar series. At UOW you will have the opportunity to develop your practical public health skills and professional networks so that you are competitive in the workforce.
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