University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Gain the skills and strategies to champion mental health and wellbeing for children and adolescents in educational settings.
Course overview
This course is suited to educators and professionals working with children and adolescents in an era of growing concern about mental health and wellbeing. It provides an opportunity for you to develop strategies for implementation with individual children and adolescents and to develop whole school positive wellbeing programs.
For a significant and growing number of children and adolescents, mental health problems result in adverse immediate and longer-term effects on emotion regulation and academic learning. In 2001, the World Health Organisation predicted that childhood and adolescent mental health problems would become one of the leading causes of morbidity, mortality and disability worldwide by 2020. In response, governments worldwide have prioritised developing positive mental well-being within their education sectors.
This course explores theory, empirical research and professional practice in mental health and wellbeing in education. It is ideal for teachers, school leaders, those involved in pastoral care or those seeking to pursue a role in school-based mental health in early childhood, primary and secondary sectors and will enable you to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills and dispositions.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 credit points of core units to earn the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education.
Core units
- Assessing and Interpreting Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being
- Promoting Child and Adolescent Positive Mental Health and Well-being
- Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing: Translating Theory into Practice
- Childhood and Adolescent Development Psychopathology
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
- At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA. You will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Understand the factors that impact mental health and emotional well-being.
- Understand how mental health and emotional well-being impact academic, social and adaptive functioning.
- Interpret research findings regarding mental health and emotional well-being.
- Evaluate the evidence base underpinning programs that support positive mental wellbeing.
- Develop, implement and evaluate mental health and emotional well-being programs in educational contexts.
Career outcomes
This course is ideal for teachers, school-based psychologists, school leaders and those involved in pastoral care in the early childhood, primary and secondary sectors who would like to undertake professional development in child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total course fee in 2025: From $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 24 credit points (0.5 EFTSL).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per units you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
