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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Public Health

  • Bachelor

Combine human services and public health for roles delivering support programs in government, NGOs, community and advocacy groups, and not-for-profit organisations.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
425772, 094204K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
ATAR
70

About this course

Highlights
  • Develop an understanding about social, economic and environmental factors that affect public health and how this can inform professional practice in human services.
  • Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Opportunity to complete professional placements, both in Australia and overseas, to gain experience and industry contacts.
Highlights
  • Develop an understanding about social, economic and environmental factors that affect public health and how this can inform professional practice in human services.
  • Complete two separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
  • Opportunity to complete professional placements, both in Australia and overseas, to gain experience and industry contacts.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

An understanding of how social cultural and economic factors can influence the health of individuals and communities is central to public health practice. Applying this knowledge in a human services role allows graduates to develop and deliver support programs that recognise a client's individual circumstances and underlying barriers to improved health. You may work for government health and human services departments non-government organisations community and advocacy groups and not-for-profit organisations.

Career pathways

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the ACWA. In addition graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.

Possible careers
  • Case manager
  • Child protection officer
  • Community worker
  • Director of health programs and services
  • Disability services worker
  • Family services officer
  • Government officer
  • Health policy officer
  • Human services practitioner
  • International health officer
  • Public health officer
  • Public health program manager
  • Youth worker

Course structure