Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion develops analytical, strategic and communication skills to plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based initiatives that improve health and wellbeing through prevention. You’ll examine the causes of health issues and the social, environmental, political and economic factors influencing health, with practical learning focused on grassroots action. This graduate diploma is designed for health promotion practice in community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting prevention-focused programs across government, non-profit and community health organisations. Potential work includes designing and coordinating health promotion initiatives, developing health communication campaigns, contributing to program planning and evaluation, and supporting policy and equity-focused projects. The Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion prepares you for professional work improving community wellbeing through health promotion and prevention.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)