Health Education
Turn your passion for wellbeing into a career. Become a leader in the fast-growing world of Health Education and health promotion.
Subject overview
Study theory and practice across the fields of Health Education and health promotion. Gain knowledge and skills in the areas of sexuality education, food, nutrition, and mental health education.
Take courses that draw on the best of international research and practice, all grounded in the educational, social and cultural contexts of Aotearoa New Zealand.
You will learn how to respond to the needs of community groups, including young people and Māori and Pacific communities. You will undertake industry experience to support your learning.
Where can Health Education take you?
You will be able to support others to improve their health and wellbeing.
Careers include:
- Community health education
- Health education and promotion in schools
- Health promotion and health activism
- Workplace wellbeing
- Teaching (You will need to add a one-year postgraduate teaching qualification.)