Health Policy (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Policy
CRICOS course code
044369C
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course serves the needs of students with an interest in health policy as well as those whose work requires policy skills and knowledge. Anyone considering a career change to a policy field is also suited to the program. Course content aims to help students understand the changing contexts of policy making, to analyse current policy using a problem-oriented approach and, to participate in policy making and policy advocacy in their fields.
Course structure
For information on the course structure, please visit the Course Handbook for full subject offerings and details:
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
24 070
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent.
Special requirements
Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Applications for this course close on 15 December 2009.
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include policy analyst.
Professional recognition
There are no regulatory or professional bodies that accredit qualifications in health policy in Australia. However, the fact that La Trobe University's School of Public Health is recognised around Australia as one of the leading centres for the study of health policy adds weight to the value of this qualification.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au