C09150v3 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Award(s): Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) (BIntSt(Hon))
CRICOS code: 106913M
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus

Notes

This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

The course name will be changing to Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) for 2024 admission. The UTS website will reflect this name change in August. Applications via UAC are already updated with the new course name.

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Other information

Overview

The Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is an exit-point for students who have completed the International Honours pathway within the Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies (C10396).

In the fourth year of the combined degree, International Honours students spend an academic year studying in the local language at a university in the country of their major and also complete an honours level research project under the supervision of a relevant UTS academic.

Entry to the International Honours pathway is dependent on students maintaining a credit average (or higher) in both their International Studies and professional degree in their first three years of study, and on the availability of placements in particular majors.

This combined degree is characterised by a strong emphasis on the social model of health and combines health-specific content with a mix of professional and scientific subjects. In majors, students can gain an in-depth understanding of Indigenous health or health promotion. Alternatively, students can develop their knowledge of global and international health priorities to contribute to overseas health initiatives and aid organisations. Students who complete this course with the required pathway and grade point average also meet current entry criteria for the UTS Master of Physiotherapy.

Course aims

Career options include positions in health promotion, advocacy, health education, e-health, health data and information management systems, planning and policy, project management and evaluation, community development, research and consultancy across both public and private health sectors, physiotherapy (pathway) and pharmacy (pathway).

Career options

Course intended learning outcomes

1.0	Advocate for and engage with individuals and communities to reduce health inequities and promote social justice in a global context
1.1	Advocate for and work towards socially just outcomes in a variety of contexts
1.2	Develop evidence-informed solutions reflecting in-depth knowledge of the social determinants of health
1.3	Recognise and respond to the diverse health needs of communities both locally and abroad
2.0	Demonstrate creative and adaptive thinking within a changeable social, political and technological environment
2.1	Demonstrate adaptable and novel thinking within changing environments to maximise outcomes for a range of individuals, communities and stakeholders
2.2	Utilise enquiry-based learning to develop innovative approaches to complex issues
2.3	Manage and adapt to the environment to maximise integration of care and outcomes for a range of individuals, communities and stakeholders
2.4	Identify opportunities for change and support others through change processes
2.5	Apply newly generated or existing data to inform optimal care and/or service development
3.0	Use an assets-based approach to engender effective communication, collaboration and leadership
3.1	Communicate and collaborate effectively and sensitively with diverse populations
3.2	Consider and develop the health literacy of varied population groups and articulate the impact this has on effective communication and healthcare delivery
3.3	Facilitate the growth and development of self and others through responsive leadership
3.4	Contribute to environments that support and promote inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration
3.5	Display sensitive judgement in deciding when to lead, and when to support leadership from those with more appropriate cultural or community credentials
4.0	Are ethical and responsible professionals who value the diversity of people and communities
4.1	Promote health equity by recognising and seeking to address disadvantage
4.2	Make use of research and data to enable responsible, ethical and equitable service provision
4.3	Appreciate and articulate respect for diverse populations with varied health literacies and needs
5.0	Translate research and evaluation into social and professional practice through critical thinking and knowledge integration
5.1	Identify appropriate information resources and apply effective and creative solutions for the improvement of individuals and communities
5.2	Take a lively and questioning approach to developing optimal healthcare delivery
5.3	Critically evaluate research and practice for socially driven change
6.0	Demonstrate professional competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, emotional and spiritual wellness
6.1	Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing
6.2	Critically reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing
6.3	Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice
INT.1.1	Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally.
INT.2.1	Conduct a major independent applied research project using advanced theoretical and specialised knowledge into international aspects of contemporary societies and cultures.
INT.2.2	Evaluate critically research findings and creatively use applied research methods to understand complex problems.
INT.3.1	Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and internationally.
INT.4.1	Acquire knowledge and skills of Indigenous Australian communication, engagement, research ethics and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across a professional context.
INT.5.1	Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings.
INT.6.1	Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a five-year, full time basis. This course is offered on a five-year, full time basis. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.

Course structure

International Studies (96 credit points)

Intercultural Communication (8 credit points)
International Research Methods (8 credit points)
Contemporary Society subject (8 credit points)
Language and Culture subjects (32 credit points)
International Honours (40 credit points)

Overseas study

International Honours students spend a full year at a relevant partner university where they complete an honours level research project.

Industrial training/professional practice

A professional placement is undertaken in the final year.

Course completion requirements

CBK92058 Country and Language choice (Honours)		96cp
STM91974 Public Health core		90cp
CBK92387 Public Health Choice		48cp
CBK92069 Transdisciplinary Electives		6cp
Total		240cp

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session and is undertaking the course with the German Language and Culture major, and the International Honours pathway.

Levels of award

The Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) may be awarded with first class honours, second class honours division 1, second class honours division 2, and Pass level.

The calculation of the Honours level is based upon the 48 credit points of study completed in the UTS subjects 999781 International Research Methods, In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1 and In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2, all completed while students are overseas on In-country Study.

Other information

Further information is available from:

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