Master of Health Promotion

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

Academic Qualifications: To apply for postgraduate programs at Deakin, international students are generally required to have achieved a minimum of 60% or equivalent in their prior academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no individual band score lower than 6.
• TOEFL: An overall score of 79, with a minimum of 16 in listening and reading, 21 in writing, and 18 in speaking.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in all communicative skills.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Deakin University provides an array of scholarships designed to recognize and reward academic excellence, leadership potential, and specific fields of study. 

1. Deakin International Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high-achieving international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver, making Deakin's quality education more affordable.
2. Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It covers a significant portion of tuition fees, enhancing the value of a Deakin education.
3. Deakin STEM Scholarship: For students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs, this scholarship recognizes and rewards their dedication to these fields. It provides financial support to help students achieve their STEM-related academic goals.
4. Deakin Alumni Postgraduate Bursary: This bursary supports Deakin alumni who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the university. It offers a tuition fee reduction, making advanced education more accessible.
5. Regional Scholarships: Deakin University is supporting students from specific regions, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. These regional scholarships provide financial assistance to students from these areas to enhance their educational experience at Deakin.
6. Faculty-specific Scholarships: Deakin offers scholarships tailored to different faculties and areas of study, such as business, health, and arts and education. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence and dedication to specific fields.
7. Sports Scholarships: Deakin recognizes the value of sports and provides scholarships to talented athletes who wish to balance their education with competitive sports.

Upon successfully completing the Master of Health Promotion program at Deakin University, graduates are well-prepared to pursue various career options in the field of public health and health promotion.

1. Health Promotion Specialist: Graduates can work as health promotion specialists, designing and implementing health promotion programs and campaigns.

2. Community Health Educator: Students may choose to work as community health educators, providing education and resources to communities on health-related issues.

3. Health Communication Specialist: The program equips students to work as health communication specialists, creating effective health messages and campaigns.

4. Program Evaluator: Graduates can pursue careers as program evaluators, assessing the impact and effectiveness of health promotion initiatives.

5. Public Health Consultant: Students can work as public health consultants, offering expertise to organizations and governments on health promotion strategies and policies.

6. Nonprofit Health Organizations: The program prepares students for roles in nonprofit health organizations, promoting health at local and global levels.

7. Advocacy and Policy Development: Graduates may choose to work in advocacy and policy development, influencing public health policies and practices.