The University of Melbourne

Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science

The Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science explores the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach, using science-based methods of building wellbeing in varied contexts. Students gain a scientific understanding of how humans flourish and communities and institutions can be strengthened through a wellbeing science lens. The course will equip students to apply positive psychology and wellbeing science principles in their professional and personal life valuable transferrable skills and

Official
Duration
6 months
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Online
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
Program SIA-201142
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Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science explores the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach, using science-based methods of building wellbeing in varied contexts. Students gain a scientific understanding of how humans flourish and communities and institutions can be strengthened through a wellbeing science lens. The course will equip students to apply positive psychology and wellbeing science principles in their professional and personal life valuable transferrable skills and the practical know-how to strategically apply wellbeing science in various settings.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate area, or - A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a cognate area; or - A three-year undergraduate qualification in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate disciplines include business, economics, education, management, medicine, political science, psychology, public health, and sociology. Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in the above fields. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate area, or - A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a cognate area; or - A three-year undergraduate qualification in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate disciplines include business, economics, education, management, medicine, political science, psychology, public health, and sociology. Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in the above fields. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$32,992per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Sciencestudy.unimelb.edu.au
  2. The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
  5. English language requirementsOfficial source
  6. Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  7. Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  8. Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  9. Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
  10. GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
  11. International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
  12. Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
  13. Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
  14. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science at The University of Melbourne: Fees & Entry Requirements