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Master of Public Health (Social Systems)

Masters.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Public Health (Social Systems) is a flexible one-year degree that provides a broad introduction to public health while building advanced, work-ready skills. You’ll develop analytical and social perspectives to understand health issues affecting communities and populations, and learn how to evaluate and respond to challenges of global health significance. This is a Master coursework qualification in public health and health systems. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in public health and health policy roles across government, NGOs, community organisations and health services. The specialisation supports careers focused on social and system-level drivers of health, including program planning, policy development, health promotion, and evaluation and research support. This Master coursework degree prepares you for professional practice in public health and health systems. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1 years

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Autumn 2026, Spring 2026

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Online
Wollongong
UOW Online Wollongong

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3199

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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