Western Sydney University
Master of Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Learn how to address the challenges of ageing populations by promoting health, resilience and sustainable practices.
Course overview
The Master of Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability program is designed to prepare practitioners and professionals involved in planning and providing services to aged communities to become change agents in transforming a society that recognises older people as active contributors to the betterment of themselves and their communities.
This program aims to facilitate a sustainable milieu for individuals to age successfully. It adopts a strength-based approach to addressing real-life challenges related to health and well-being, housing, transportation, use of technology, civic participation, cultural diversity and social inclusion.
This online program offers great flexibility and a wide range of study options that help graduates meet their learning needs, achieve desired career development goals, or pursue research interests. Graduates will be able to apply a comprehensive and integrated understanding of ageing to deliver outcomes and improve practices for an inclusive, sustainable and age-friendly future.
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
Qualification for this award requires completing one of the streams below. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is valued at 10 credit points.
Core subjects (80 credit points)
- Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Supporting Aged Communities
- Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
- Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
- Optimising Contribution of Older People
- Leadership and Change
- Project Management in Healthcare
- Professional Focus: Age-Friendly Future
Electives (40 credit points)
Students must choose 20 credit points or two subjects from their area of focus:
Healthcare Service and Management Focus
- Advanced Health Service Management
- Health Systems Planning and Evaluation
- Health Services Financing
- Quality and Safety
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision
Design and Planning Focus
- Quality and Safety
- Egress and Risk Assessment
- Workplace Safety and Risk Management
Technology in Health Focus
- Digital Health Management
- Patient-Centred Digital Healthcare
- Healthcare Data for Decision-Making
Society and Cultural Focus
Subjects in this area of focus are delivered in face-to-face mode.
- Engaging Communities
- Social Ecology
- Ecopsychology and Cultural Change
AND
Select two other elective subjects (Contact the university for details).
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Additionally, applicants must have a graduate diploma in aging, health sciences, nursing, social sciences, built environment and urban or geography studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning is the recognition of prior learning in terms of experience and/or studies. When you apply for Credit for Prior Learning, the university will assess your prior learning. It may award you Credit for Prior Learning in the program you are currently studying in recognition of what you have achieved. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to many exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Community Aged Care Facilitator/Manager
- Regional Aged Care Coordinator
- Disability Services Manager
- Aged Care Site Manager
- City Design Planning
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $4,627 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
- 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 only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is 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 subject 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.
