Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education (1.5 years)

On completion of the course you will be able to:

• Critically discuss and evaluate current theory and research in wellbeing and positive mental health educational policies and practices
• Examine recent writing in wellbeing and positive mental health education from an informed critical perspective
• Determine the narrative and professional approach within the traditions that inform contemporary research design
• Transform knowledge gained from reading, discussion and writing in wellbeing and positive mental health education into research practice
• Generate research proposals for the investigation of current educational issues in wellbeing and positive mental health education, while applying research principles and methods
• Support informed construction of educational policy, whether local, national or global in relation to wellbeing and positive mental health education
• Integrate research principles and methods in the evaluation and design, and conduct of research into current educational issues related to wellbeing and positive mental health education

This course offers students insights and strategies to understand and improve the wellbeing and positive mental health of participants and stakeholders in educational contexts. The approach of this course is a blend of theoretical, research, applied knowledges and skills that are applicable to a wide range of settings. This course aims to equip teachers, educators and leaders in schools, the community, workplaces, universities and training institutions to specialise and take leadership in promoting wellbeing and positive mental health.

It provides opportunities for students to enhance their cognitive skills, reflective awareness and creativity to facilitate the application of evidence-based knowledge, skills and capacities to the promotion of wellbeing and positive mental health in educational contexts.

Recommended study pattern

In the Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education you will study core topics and you may select from a range of option topics and minor programs of study to shape the degree according to your needs and interests.

You will have the opportunity to study topics focused on wellbeing and positive mental health, leadership, mindfulness, trauma sensitive practice, cognitive psychology, resilience and therapeutic interventions for children and young people.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education, a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic

Exit points

Upon completion of 18 units a student may choose to exit with one of the following awards, subject to meeting the program of study for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Education
• Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
• Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education
• Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education

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Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Teaching or a closely related discipline.

Flinders University conducts an English Language proficiency check on applications submitted for consideration to its courses. 

This will be met in a number of ways, including if the applicants: 

• first language is English (i.e. citizenship is held for a country where English is the official language)
• completed secondary schooling in Australia
• completed prior study in English (e.g. a Certificate IV or higher from a recognised Australian training institution)
• completed one semester of full-time equivalent tertiary study at a higher education institution 
• completed a recognised Foundation Studies or bridging program 
• performance in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) meets the University's admissions requirements 
• registered with an Australian professional registration body relevant to the applicant's proposed course (e.g. applicant holds current registration as a Registered Nurse, General Practitioner, Teacher, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and such in Australia)
• achieved a score within an international English language proficiency test such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Cambridge CAE that meets the minimum proficiency for the university
• completed an approved English language course from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Provider

In some instances, applicants may be asked to provide evidence they meet the requirements if the information required is not available in their application. 

Credit transfer may be granted, on application, for prior study completed in a relevant honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree; accredited professional development; or relevant work experience.

Applications for credit transfer are assessed on a case by case basis according to Flinders University policies. Students must be made an offer for entry into a degree before lodging their completed credit transfer application, along with all necessary documentation for formal assessment.