BACHELORS OF Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Journalism

This dual program will equip you with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of journalism, combined with studies in the fields of health, exercise and nutrition.

In your human movement and nutrition sciences program, you’ll explore human movement and nutrition across the lifespan and discover the roles that food, physical activity, exercise and sleep play in our health, the prevention of chronic disease, and sporting performance.

You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to address two of the most important modifiable risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition.

With the Bachelor of Journalism alongside, you’ll be ready to shape the global health conversation and make a real impact on the health of communities.

Armed with an in-depth understanding of the social, behavioural and biological sciences influencing health outcomes, graduates will gain an edge in the competitive journalism industry.

Combining health and journalism expertise will prepare you for a career in health journalism, sports journalism, communications, public relations and more.

Program highlights

  • Combine health expertise with reporting skills, including online, on-air, in writing, and social media reporting
  • Learn alongside a cohort of like-minded future health professionals at a world-leading university for sports-related subjects through the human movement and nutrition sciences program
  • Learn production and editing using state-of-the-art facilities, combining creative storytelling with technical skills through the journalism portion of the dual program