Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Health Sciences Conjoint - Academic English Studies and Linguistics

The University of Auckland

A BA/BHSc conjoint allows you to complete a BA and BHSc in less time than it would take to complete the two degrees separately. This conjoint draws upon the biological, social, and behavioural aspects of communities. The programme focuses on the determinants of health, health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare systems and health policy. Learn how to apply core principles of health promotion and disease prevention to specific health problems in the community – and choose from a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages. The BA/BHSc is a broad non-clinical programme of study that prepares graduates for a broad range of health-related careers. You could work in areas such as health promotion, health education, community health, counselling and health service planning. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.You can choose from courses that will improve your academic English writing, reading, speaking and listening. These are practical courses that will help you with your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. They are designed to help you succeed in the other courses you are taking at university. You can learn how to: Read your course notes or lecture readings faster and more efficiently Write a good quality essay Avoid plagiarism Understand your lectures better by listening for the main ideas Take simple clear notes when listening in your lectures Improve your pronunciation and feel confident when speaking to a group, either in a tutorial or when giving a presentation to a small group