Melbourne Graduate School of Education Future Students

Study Student Wellbeing and Youth Health with us

The social and emotional wellbeing of students is directly linked to academic learning. Studies in the field of student wellbeing are designed to build the capacity of teachers, and others working in education-related settings, to address the emotional and social health needs of students. Studies in Student Wellbeing seek to build the capacity of teachers to address the emotional and social health needs of students.

Recently, there has been growing recognition that the provision of services for young people is greatly enhanced by cross-sectoral/inter-agency practice. The Master of Youth Health and Education Management (MYHEM) program has been specifically designed for professionals who recognise the need for ‘joined up solutions’ for ‘joined up problems’. This applies particularly to problems concerning young people, such as youth unemployment, drug abuse and homelessness.

Programs in Student Wellbeing and Youth Health

 

Program Part time Full time
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies 1 year 6 months
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies No intake in 2010 2 years 1 year
Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) 2 years NA

Master of Youth Health and Education Management (MYHEM)

 2 years 1 year
Master of Education (by coursework) New structure from 2010 2 years 1 year
Master of Education (by coursework) No intake in 2010 3 years 18 months
Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 2 years 1 year
Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 3 years 18 months
Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) No intake in 2010 2 years 1 year
Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) New structure from 2010 3 years 18 months
Doctor of Education (by research) 6 years 3 years
Doctor of Education (by coursework) 6 years 3 years
PhD 6 years 3 years

(NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)

Themes and subjects explored in Student Wellbeing and Youth Health

Together, students and staff focus on integrating theory and practice in the field of student wellbeing. 

The MEd (Student Wellbeing) includes the following subjects:

Subjects in the Master of Youth Health and Education Management

Combining advanced theory and policy studies with opportunities to undertake practical projects, this course includes subjects such as:

Staff in Student Wellbeing and Youth Health

The Student Wellbeing Team is part of the Education, Equity and Social Change cluster. The M Ed (Student Wellbeing) is coordinated by Senior Lecturers, Elizabeth Freeman and Desma Strong.

MYHEM, is a joint program of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Staff from the Australian Youth Research Centre, the Student Wellbeing Team and the Centre for Adolescent Health teach in the MYHEM. Staff are engaged in national and international research on issues facing young people.

Who is this progam suitable for?

Programs in Student Wellbeing provide opportunity for all teachers and school leaders in primary, post-primary, special education, government and non-government schools and TAFE colleges to develop and enhance knowledge and skills to promote student wellbeing in schools. It is particularly useful for teachers with responsibilities for student care, such as year level coordinators, home group teachers and student welfare coordinators, and other professionals working with students.

The MYHEM provides professional development for leaders, managers and practitioners in the youth field, working as coordinators, youth workers, nurses, teachers, counsellors and administrators in school, hospital, community and management settings.

Career Outcomes

The M Ed (Student Wellbeing) course prepares you to take a leadership role in the design, implementation and evaluation of student wellbeing policy, programs and practices in schools.

MYHEM develops leadership skills that can be used in a range of roles and workplace settings.

Key benefits of the programs

Student Wellbeing

MYHEM

Research in Student Wellbeing and Youth Health

The Student Wellbeing team is currently involved in two Australian Research Council funded Linkage projects: The Enhancing Wellbeing and Learning in Middle Years Classrooms in partnership with the Catholic Education Office Melbourne and The Enhancing Relationships in School Communities, a collaborative project with La Trobe University and the Australian Psychological Society.

Examples of current research work in Youth Health include:

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