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Global health

APG5164

Synopsis

In this unit you will focus on healthy communities in global perspective. You will analyse the governance of health in international and national agencies, including the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (maternal and child health) and engagements with diverse communities and cultures. You will explore a range of topics, including gendered and other inequities, economic inequities, pandemics, vaccines and the development of inclusive healthcare. The unit will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students in sociology, anthropology, health humanities, public policy, public health, health promotion, international development and international relations.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Sociology
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (1)

  • First semesterCaulfield · FLX-BLK

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • Global studiesSpecified elective studies
  • Policy studiesHealth and social policy electives