Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication

with a major in Health Across The Lifespan – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning

BB-HSCMCMN Double degree Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.

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Selected major: Health Across The Lifespan

Learn about population health; genetics versus lifestyle; behaviours, attitudes and beliefs about health; nutrition and food science; and technology and health care.

The Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication prepares students for a career in the media, communications and multimedia industries with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing.

Access laboratories and testing facilities equipped with the latest technology – Swinburne is the only university in Australia with MRI and MEG labs on campus.

Explore Australian and international health challenges. Examine the physical, psychological and social aspects of health in a variety of settings.

Gain knowledge about how the media is evolving through an examination of issues such as ownership, control of the media and the impact of new media technologies on society. Develop professional communication skills.

Learn about contemporary issues in health science, such as biomedical testing or health communication, and how to address them. Apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study.

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

  • Semester 1 - 26 February 2018
  • Semester 2 - 30 July 2018

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Duration

4 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

  • 3400211051 (CSP)
  • 3400211053 (IFP)

CRICOS code

093359K


Fees

A$28890 (annual for 2018)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.