Health Policy (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Policy
Length
1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time.
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
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University (contact details below) by late January for the first semester and late June for the second semester.
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative fee (2010): $14,040 (per 120 credit points)
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.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Prerequisites
Prospective students are usually required to hold a degree or equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience may be permitted entry into the Graduate Certificate or single units.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Policy analyst, Public Health Policy Adviser
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/
Contact information
Enquire Online
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study@latrobe.edu.au
Enquiry Line: 1300 135 045
OR
School of Public Health (03) 9479 31750
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover