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- 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.
Why choose this course?
You will select elective units from key areas of human services and public health practice, including youth services, domestic violence, community nutrition, or general studies in psychology.
This course also offers opportunities for practical placement in local, regional, or overseas locations. These experiences allow you to broaden your skills for employment in a range of local and global environments.
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What to expect
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.
Careers and outcomes
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
Details and units
Requirements
- OP
- 13
- Selection
rank - 72
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
Don't have an OP or selection rank?
Starting uni in 2021?
There are some changes to subjects and the qualifications we’ll consider for entry to QUT from 2021 and beyond. Make sure you’re prepared to apply.
The selection rank is a good indication of the equivalent ATAR.
- Course code
- HL41
- QTAC code
- 425772
- CRICOS code
- 094204K
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
- OP Guarantee
- Yes
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Guaranteed entry
If you receive an adjusted OP 1-5 (or equivalent selection rank), you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Selection rank | OP | Selection rank | |
| Highest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
8
|
Selection rank
84
|
OP
8
|
Selection rank
84
|
| Median OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
12
|
Selection rank
75
|
OP
12
|
Selection rank
75
|
| Lowest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
13
|
Selection rank
72
|
OP
13
|
Selection rank
73
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Guide to entry thresholds
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2019.
- OP
- 13
- Rank
- 72
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you completed secondary school in Australia, received an OP 1-5 or equivalent and you meet the course prerequisites, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
The processing of your application may take several months so you must submit your blue card application to HiQ as early as possible to ensure you have your card before you begin any unit that requires contact with children. There is no charge for student blue cards. Students who already have a blue card must register it with QUT.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course, and some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
2021 fees
2021: $34,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course, and some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Real graduate
‘As a graduate I have the desire to help bring social change here in Australia and back in my home country, Kenya. The human services course shaped my values and strengthened my vision of collaborating with other stakeholders to build sustainable communities. The friendly nature of staff and students made me feel like I belonged at QUT.’
International opportunities
‘I was always interested in pursuing a career in international aid and development, and with help from QUT staff I was able to complete my final-year placement in Vietnam. After graduation, I was offered an internship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). After studying and learning about the types of issues that the WHO focuses on, it felt surreal to actually be interning with them.’
Real graduate
‘As a graduate I have the desire to help bring social change here in Australia and back in my home country, Kenya. The human services course shaped my values and strengthened my vision of collaborating with other stakeholders to build sustainable communities. The friendly nature of staff and students made me feel like I belonged at QUT.’
International opportunities
‘I was always interested in pursuing a career in international aid and development, and with help from QUT staff I was able to complete my final-year placement in Vietnam. After graduation, I was offered an internship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). After studying and learning about the types of issues that the WHO focuses on, it felt surreal to actually be interning with them.’
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