Applied Public Health - Global Studies 

Overview

This course is designed to provide you with an informed global perspective that will enhance your application of public health principles to address complex community and population issues in Australia and around the world.

You will enhance your global knowledge and skills with a period of study abroad/exchange where you will learn about other countries and may focus on their public health systems and approaches. Ultimately graduates will be expected to be capable in leadership, with proven research skills and knowledge of the public health sector and the social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic changes that are shaping the world.

This  Bachelor of Applied Public Health - Global Studies from Australian Catholic University  offers students with a unique opportunity to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world), or gain valuable international workplace experience with one of our internship partners. Students have the opportunity to study a Diploma in Languages in either Spanish or Italian alongside their degree to further enhance their employment opportunities. 

Career

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• national and international health agencies and non-government organisations
• public sector (local and international)
• government service (including diplomatic service)
• the United Nations and other international organisations
• social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach
• international relations
• human rights