Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Shape healthier communities. Learn to design inclusive, evidence-based health promotion initiatives using contemporary approaches to community engagement, culturally responsive practice, epidemiology, social media and social marketing.
Course overview
Designed for professionals seeking focused expertise in public health, this course examines how health promotion can influence behaviour, reduce health disparities and improve community wellbeing. Entry is open to applicants with a bachelor degree in any discipline or five years of approved work experience.
You will explore evidence-based interventions, community engagement and culturally responsive practice, including approaches relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Study also covers health promotion with diverse populations, social and ecological determinants of health and the use of behavioural theory, social media and social marketing. You will choose either Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1 or Public Health Program Management as your fourth unit.
Delivered 100% online through VU’s Block Model, the course involves one seven-week unit at a time and can be completed in eight months of part-time study. There are no exams or textbooks to purchase. Graduates can apply to enter the Master of Public Health with credit. VU is a CAPHIA member and the curriculum is aligned with the CAPHIA Foundation Competencies.
Key facts
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion award, students must complete 48 credit points or four units. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
- Social Media and Social Marketing Approaches to Health Promotion
- Global Contexts of Health Promotion Practice with Diverse Populations
- Innovative and Evidence-Based Health Promotion
Choose one of the following units:
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Public Health Program Management
Entry requirements
To apply for the online Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, you are required to have at least one of the following:
- Completed an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Five years of approved work experience.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
From designing effective health promotion programs to implementing sustainable, evidence-based interventions, VU's curriculum covers a range of essential strategies to create a lasting impact. With a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion from VU, you can unlock new career opportunities and lead initiatives that elevate public health outcomes.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Total cost for four units in 2026: $12,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
