Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
For students seeking employment after their undergraduate study, an Honours degree can prove to be an advantage. The fourth year of academic study includes substantial independent study and skills development in the area of research and project management, and can further enhance student’s knowledge and abilities to work effectively in the public and environmental health field, particularly from a research perspective.
Aims & Objectives:
The honours year aims to: Provide high achieving students with an opportunity to deepen their intellectual understanding of public and environmental health. Enhance the research literacy of the environmental health workforce. Provide environmental and public health research assistance to government and private sectors. Provide a foundation for further studies to PhD level if desired.
Course Structure:
The course will operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed equivalent to one hour of student work per week (comprising classwork and private study/coursework). The typical students average weekly workload during semesters is therefore deemed to be 50 hours.
Units of Study:
Semester 1HASP309 Social Research Design: Principles and Methods HASP307 Qualitative Research Methods HES5700 Honours ProjectSemester 2HES5705 Honours SeminarsHES5700 Honours Project
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/
The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Enhanced employment opportunities in all areas of environmental health.
Professional recognition:
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and the Public Health Association of Australia
Graduate Attributes:
Students are expected to develop a number of graduate attributes during this course, resulting in graduates who are: Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas. Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations. Adaptable and manage change. Aware of environments in which they will be contributing. Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community.
Entry Requirements:
Acceptance into the Honours Program will require completion of a degree with an environmental or public health major from a recognised tertiary institution. A credit average or above in Stage 3 subjects will be required. International students are also eligible to apply.
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a full-fee paying place. The majority of domestic students will be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), however students also have the option to accept a full-fee paying place. Domestic students are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $80,000 indexed annually). OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application should be made to the Honours in Public and Environmental Health Co-ordinator towards the conclusion of the final year of their course or contact us to obtain a direct application form.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Life and Social Sciences website
