307440 v.1 Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Double Degree in Asian Studies and Health Promotion

BA(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

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Introduction
This double degree combines Asian studies and health promotion. Health promotion professionals work in government, community and international environments with emphasis on prevention of disease and the importance of staying healthy throughout one's lifeand creating healthy environments. Asian studies prepares graduates to work in Asia or with people of asian background in Australia.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Students undertake the major in Asian Studies in combination with the major in Health Promotion. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Headof School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition
For Health Promotion - Australian Health Promotion Association.

Career Opportunities
Graduates could work in health promotion in Australia or overseas, or as translators, facilitators and trainers in the Health Science area in Asia.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
307143	v.1		Asian Studies Double Degree Major		400.0
307207	v.1		Health Promotion Double Degree Major		400.0
					800.0

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.