Student Wellbeing

Overview

Become an expert on wellbeing policy and practice.

Create a better world for teachers, students and others in the education sector with our Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing. In just twelve months of part-time study, you will gain skills and knowledge to improve pedagogy, classroom practice and assessment, and shape future policies and practices designed to improve the wellbeing of staff and students.

Take your learnings back to your workplace or take the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education, or Master of Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
City

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC814 (Commonwealth supported place)
2GC914 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,312 (Commonwealth supported)
$11,656 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2GC814 (CSP)

2GC914 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Duration: 1.5 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
City

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM835 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM935 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM835 (CSP)

2CM935 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (2 years)

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
City

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM834 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM934 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM834 (CSP)

2CM934 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Your career

This course is designed for current or previous teachers, policy makers, or anyone who has an interest in improving wellbeing within the educational sector.

Reinvigorate your career and meet growing demand for people with skills relating to wellbeing, including the designing of wellbeing policies and practices, and integrating them within an educational context.

Potential occupations include:

Teacher employed locally, nationally or internationally
Education policy maker or analyst
Educational program coordinator
Education administrator
School executive

Potential employers include:

Public, private and independent schools
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Education research institutions
Wellbeing program providers

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses can count towards professional learning.

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Leadership in Education

Autism & Complex Disabilities*

Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence in Education

Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will give you the ability to critically examine recent literature, engage in debate and reflection, and apply in–depth knowledge of policies and practices related to wellbeing for students, teachers and others engaged with education.

You’ll study topics including: