Victoria University of Wellington

The Bachelor of Health in Health Promotion (Victoria University of Wellington) is a three-year undergraduate degree focused on improving population health through prevention, behaviour change, and community-based initiatives. You’ll study health promotion practice alongside key foundations in psychology and health policy, with a strong focus on Aotearoa New Zealand contexts.

• Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Duration: 3 years (full-time)
• Credits: Typically 360 points (check your study plan with the university)
• Delivery: On-campus (confirm course availability and timetable)
• Programme focus: Health promotion practice, health policy, and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Final-year options: Research project or internship (subject to programme requirements)
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees: Vary by student category—see the university’s current fee schedule
• Application: Apply via Victoria University of Wellington (deadlines vary by intake)
• Intake: Typically available for the main academic year intake (confirm exact start dates)

Programme Structure

The degree combines core health promotion learning with supporting study in human development and learning, plus modules that explore health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts. You’ll progress from foundational concepts to applied practice, culminating in a final-year research or work-based option.

• Core courses (examples):
• Global Health and Wellbeing
• Health and Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Health Promotion
• Health Promotion Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Human Development and Learning

Final-year component: Choose between a research project or an internship, depending on your interests and the programme’s current offerings.

Study planning: You may be able to tailor your degree by selecting additional courses and completing a minor/major or a conjoint pathway (subject to university regulations and course availability).

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

• You may be required to demonstrate English proficiency if your previous education was not conducted in English.
• Meet any additional entry checks required by the university for your specific qualification pathway.

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Work Permits

International students in New Zealand may be eligible to work while studying and may also qualify for a post-study work pathway after completing their qualification. Exact eligibility depends on your visa conditions and the programme you complete.

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• During study: Student visa holders may be granted permission to work part-time while enrolled (subject to visa conditions and maintaining enrolment).
• After graduation: Graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa/work rights pathway, provided they meet the requirements set by Immigration New Zealand.
• Duration: The length of post-study work permission can vary depending on the level and length of your qualification and current immigration rules at the time you apply.
• Eligibility checks: You must generally have completed your qualification, meet health/character requirements, and apply within the required timeframe.

Important: Immigration rules can change. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Immigration New Zealand website and check your specific visa conditions before planning work.