Global Population and Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 3301
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Course ID
200952
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to introduce students to demographic and geographical perspectives in the study of population health. It intends to equip students with an understanding of differences within and between countries with respect to the uneven spread of diseases, deaths and pandemics, e.g., HIV/AIDS in the 1980s and, more recently, COVID-19, their determinants and access to resources. With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region topics will include health, pandemic and disease patterns, causal mechanisms, and outcomes in diverse populations. Key policies and interventions will be examined that address population and health inequality challenges.

Course learning outcomes

  • Have an in-depth understanding of the demographic, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, and political determinants of health in diverse countries and regions
  • Understand the theoretical foundation, empirical knowledge, and analytical techniques to unravel the linkages between the geographical distribution concerning the uneven spread of diseases, deaths and pandemics, like HIV/AIDS in the 1980s and more recently COVID-19, their determinants and access to resources
  • Analyse cutting-edge issues in the research field of population mobility, climate (environmental) change, and health
  • Critically evaluate the efficacy of health policies in Australia at national, state, and regional levels, which can impinge upon the health and wellbeing of various population groups
  • Synthesise evidence, interpret health, pandemics and disease patterns, causal mechanisms and outcomes, and recommend effective policies and interventions addressing health challenges
  • Develop skills in analysing population and health research issues, problem-solving, critical thinking, and high-level written and oral presentation skills

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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