Health and Society

How can I study Health and Society?

Bachelor of Social Science (a major in Health and Society)

What is Health and Society?

Health and Society is comprised of a multidisciplinary mix of courses focused on inequalities in health and illness, the workings of health systems and services, the health professions, and health promotion. The study of Health and Society is designed to equip social scientists to work alongside health practitioners, researchers and planners in a variety of clinical, community and policy contexts to develop better ways of delivering health services, and improving community capacities to prevent and respond to poor health outcomes.

What job can I get?

Graduates find employment in the health sector in government departments, hospital-based research and planning units, community health programs, health administration and public relations, and in university and government research and policy units. A background in the study of Health and Society can also lead to employment in fields such as child and youth services, migrant support, community-based employment programs, home and community care for the aged, and disability support. Recent graduates have found employment across Australia and overseas.