Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate in Educational Wellbeing
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Focuses on diversity, educational support in difficult times, leadership and how to enhance student wellbeing.
Course overview
Why specialise in educational wellbeing?
Empower your school with specialised wellbeing strategies, inspire and manage with confidence and skill and boost your career with expertise in educational wellbeing.
Schools play an integral role in promoting social and emotional development for students. This course focuses on units of study that offer foundational knowledge to help you build supportive school communities and positive learning environments for both students and teachers.
If you decide to pursue a higher qualification, units of study completed during the Graduate Certificate can be credited towards enrolment in a Master of Education.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Wellbeing Online comprises four core units.
Core units
- Enhancing Student Wellbeing
- Supporting Students in Difficult Times
- Valuing Diversity
- Educational Leadership and Wellbeing
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Education, specialising in Educational Wellbeing, you must have one of the following:
- Four-year Bachelor's degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent.
- An undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent.
- A three-year Bachelor's degree in Teaching from any Australian University, or equivalent.
In either case, students need to be proficient in English.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Southern Cross University may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Unique take on wellbeing - Focus on the needs of teachers as well as learners.
- Build thriving environments - Build environments where everyone can thrive.
- Enhance wellbeing - Learn skills to respond to the diverse needs of students and enhance student wellbeing.
Career outcomes
SCU's Master of Education students work in a variety of educational contexts around Australia. Below is a snapshot of some of these roles and jobs.
- Deputy head of school
- Lead teacher
- High school teacher
- Principal
- Primary school teacher
- Education consultant
- Classroom teacher
- Assistant principal
- Community wellbeing coordinator
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative cost per unit in 2026: $2,875 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total cost in 2026: $11,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.