Professional Certificate in Positive Education
Course code: PR-POSED
March, July
AUD $9,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
July
AUD $9,744 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
Overview
In this course you will explore a range of evidence-based applications to improve positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment for people of all ages.
Graduates will understand the role of measurement and evaluation, and be prepared to enhance wellbeing policy and initiate and lead systematic change across educational communities.
Course structure
This course comprises two subjects (25 credit points of study), usually over six months part time. The course is offered in both face to face and online modes.
We offer two intakes:
- Start-year (February) intake, which is delivered face to face only. Note: A minimum of 75% attendance at on-campus intensives is required.
- Mid-year (July) intake, which is delivered online only. Note: A minimum of 75% attendance at online intensives is required
For detailed course and subject information, see the University Handbook: Professional Certificate in Positive Education.
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Students must complete BOTH compulsory subjects.
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Principles of Positive Psychology · 12.5 pts |
This subject introduces the science of positive psychology. Students will critically examine the historical development of the field, distinguish amongst different conceptualisations of wellbeing and flourishing, and develop a foundation in core constructs that contribute to and support wellbeing and resilience. The subject focuses on scientifically-sound processes and techniques, with the aim of helping students to become critical consumers of the literature. Interactive sessions and assignments will help students engage with, and begin to apply wellbeing science in their context and provides a strong foundation for subsequent subjects. |
| Systems Informed Approaches to Change · 12.5 pts |
Supporting an integrative, inter-disciplinary approach to wellbeing, this subject explores systems informed approaches to positive development and functioning, moving discourse, theory, research, and practice beyond the individual to include broader human social systems. Through experiential learning opportunities, students will unpack the philosophical and methodological assumptions that drive the positive psychology and wellbeing science fields and consider practical implications of a systems-informed perspective. Students will be introduced to a variety of systems-awareness tools, considering their practical utility in different contexts and across different situations. Students will identify the dynamic impact of factors such as culture, communities, and politics, on individual and collective wellbeing. Students will also explore systems-based approaches to sustainable change, which address the complexity of individual and collective behaviour change. |