Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355)
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
(+61 8) 6488 3939
International
1800 653 050
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Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Educator
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
School Principal
Further Study
Master of Education
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Postgraduate – Commonwealth supported students
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Beginning of year only
- Approximately 6 hours per week across the year. Each unit includes four days of intensive face-to-face teaching (usually in school holiday periods).
- Postgraduate
- 30380
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
Course Structure
This course comprises four units, each delivered over four days of intensive study during school holidays, covering the theoretical and practical basis of mental health and emotional wellbeing and practical application.
Application deadline
You'll learn to
- understand factors impacting upon mental health and emotional wellbeing
- understand how mental health and emotional wellbeing impacts academic, social and adaptive functioning
- interpret research findings regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing
- evaluate the evidence base underpinning programs that support positive mental wellbeing
- develop, implement and evaluate mental health and emotional wellbeing programs in educational contexts
Professor Stephen Houghton
Professor Stephen Houghton is a specialist in child psychology and adolescent behaviour.
"Working with adolescents with mental health problems is challenging, but it’s also hugely rewarding. There’s no greater feeling than seeing my work used to help improve someone’s health and wellbeing; being able to make a real difference to real people is such a privilege."
Why study mental health and wellbeing in education at UWA?
- Equip yourself to respond to a growing crisis among school aged children and adolescents and create tangible positive outcomes for schools and the community
- Benefit from an evidence-based, experience-rich curriculum
- Learn from expert researchers in the field
- Have the opportunity to articulate into a Master of Education course with a specialisation in mental health and wellbeing