Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Services and Health Promotion)

Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Services and Health Promotion)
Award abbreviation: BA/BHlth(HlthProm)
QTAC code: 014101
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SA303
CRICOS code: 058119F. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Identify barriers to healthy living and develop ways to help people improve their wellbeing.

In this program you examine the complex interaction of behaviours and conditions of living that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, and communities. These include the social, economic, cultural, organisational, and political conditions in which people live. The health promotion component covers needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Career opportunities

Welfare work, community health and safety, Indigenous and ethnic health, disability services, aged care, police and correctional services, policy development, research.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Health Promotion Association; Public Health Association of Australia; International Union for Health Promotion and Education. 

Enquiries

• Contact Student Administration for application and admission information.
• Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
  for program advice

Program Leader—Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Jane Gregg
Tel: + 61 7 5459 4543
Email: jgregg@usc.edu.au

Program Leader—Faculty of Arts and Business
Dr Christine Morley
Tel: +61 7 5459 4723
Email: cmorley@usc.edu.au

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 2 core courses 22 required courses, 4 advanced electives from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences and 4 electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
• Complete no more than 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
• Register your selected Minors with Student Administration.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Electives may be used to complete an additional minor.
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Core courses

Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

School of Social Sciences courses

Introductory courses (5)

5 required courses:
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS172 Social Work and Human Services Practice
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Advanced courses (5)

5 required courses:
SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS276 Group Work
SCS277 Working With Families
SCS278 Ethics and Professional Practice
SWK303 Complexity and Social Work: Policy and Practice

Plus select 1 course from:
SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity

Select 4 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses

Introductory courses (2)

2 required courses:
PUB102 Environment and Health
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Advanced courses (8)

8 required courses:
Select 8 courses from the Health Promotion Major

Select 5 elective courses of which at least one (1) elective course should be at advanced (200 or 300) level from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Study Plan

This Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health (Human Servcies and Health Promotion) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) core courses - ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.
• Five (5) required courses
• One (1) course from Health Promotion major:
  PUB112 should be studied in Semester 2

Core courses (2)

Select 2 core courses from:

Required courses (5)

Year 2

• Four (4) required courses:
  SCS130 should be studied in Semester 1
• Four (4) courses from Health Promotion major:
  TWO courses should be studied in Semester 1 and TWO courses should be studied in Semester 2

Required courses (4)

Major courses (4)

Select 4 courses from the Health Promotion major study area.

Year 3

• One (1) required course
• One (1) required elective from specified list
• Three (3) courses from Health Promotion major
• Two (2) advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
• One (1) elective from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Required course (1)

Required elective course (1)

PLUS select 1 course from specified list:

Major courses (3)

Select 3 courses from the Health Promotion major study area.

Elective courses (3)

Select 2 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Year 4

• Two (2) required courses
• Two (2) advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
• Four (4) elective courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
  At least 1 elective course must be at advanced level

Required courses (2)

Elective courses (6)

Select 2 advanced elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences

Select 4 elective courses (at least 1 course must be at advanced level) from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Why choose USC? 

It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.

Am I eligible for university study?

Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.

If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.

How do I submit an application?

• Current Year 12 students—regardless of whether you are OP-eligible or not—apply for university using the Twelve to Tertiary (TTT) application service on the QTAC website
• Non-school leavers use the Apply by Web (ABW) online application service on the QTAC website
• Postgraduate applicants apply directly to USC
• International students apply directly to USC International
• All other applicants

When should I apply?

Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.

What happens next?

Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to apply:

• Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.

Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:

1. Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
2. Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
3. Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable 
4. Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
5. Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
6. Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
7. Pay required study fees by the fee due date

Useful links

• Getting Started Guide
• USC Central Guide
• Common enrolment problems
• Class timetables
• Academic Calendar
• Faculty major and minor offerings
• Student-related policies, plans and procedures
• Contact Student Administration

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to enrol:

• Online: Refer to the USC Central Guide 
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering