Sociology of Health and Illness
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,625 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject provides an overview of the sociology of health and illness and enables students to explore the relationship between public health, the social determinants of health and health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations. Students will be referred to relevant epidemiological data and public health literature. Knowledge and skills will be expanded to translate public and population health level information into meaningful and relevant health promotion and education activities. The concepts in this subject will be further developed and expanded in Primary Health Care in the Community.
Sociology of Health and Illness is a standalone subject at Torrens University Australia in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Torrens University Australia is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- TUA-SHI104
- Field of education
- Health
- Provider
- Torrens University Australia
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible