Why specialise in educational wellbeing?
Lead wellbeing initiatives
Empower your school with specialised wellbeing strategies.
Effective school leadership
Inspire and manage with confidence and skill.
Advance your career
Boost your career with expertise in educational wellbeing.
Lead the future of education
With an online Master of Education, specialising in Educational Wellbeing, you'll be able to instil wellbeing practice and initiatives across your school community. Using specialised skills, you can build healthy, supportive learning environments in today's contemporary educational context.
Gain the advanced skills, knowledge and research skills to implement solutions that improve overall social and emotional wellbeing for students, teachers and school communities. Through advanced coursework, develop your understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in educational contexts, knowing how to meet diverse student needs and increasing your ability to support students through challenging situations.
Quick facts
- Units
8 - Duration
16 months part-time - Fees
$2,753 per unit, FEE-HELP available - Intakes
Jan, Mar, Apr, July, Sep, Nov
The SCU Online benefits
Affordable online study
Experience one of Australia's most affordable cost per units. Achieve your career goals without financial strain while gaining practical skills and knowledge.
Accelerated learning
Balance work, life, and study with our fast-paced online program, designed to help you apply new skills in real-world teaching environments.
Outstanding student support
Ranked #1 in Australia for Education Student Support, we ensure you succeed every step of the way. *
* Good Universities Guide 2023
How does a Master of Education (Educational Wellbeing) work with SCU?
- With no exams, you’ll learn through quizzes, videos, interactive presentations and more.
- Connect with academics and students through online chat platforms and discussion boards.
- Access support throughout the course, including feedback from a learning coach and a dedicated student success advisor from enrolment through to graduation.
- Live classes are optional but encouraged for networking, while the course is self-paced.
- To make the most of your learning experience, we recommend dedicating around 20 hours per week to your studies.
A typical study period at SCU Online
Early exit option
We know that plans change, which is why we’ve built a flexible completion options into the online Master of Education. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate in Education after completing four core units.
Graduate Certificate
4 Units, or continue studying
Master Degree
+ 4 Units
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry to the Master of Education online, you must have:
- A four-year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
- an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent.
In either case, students need to be proficient in English.
Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.
Units of study
This unit explores the broad canvas of social and political contexts in which educational leaders operate at a state, national and global level.
This unit is designed to prepare you for educational environments in Australia and around the world.
Explore concepts from the professional learning community, and the latest research literature.
This unit develops knowledge and understanding of generic research and evaluation tools in the educational context.
Study a general Master of Education or specialise your degree
Learn to effectively leverage leadership and business strategies in educational administration settings.
- Accounting for Managers
- Human Resource Management
- The Positive Leader
- Evaluation for Improved Teaching and Learning
Bring positive change to the education system with a specialisation focussing on improving teacher and student welfare.
- Valuing Diversity
- Educational Support in Difficult Times
- Educational Leadership and Wellbeing
- Enhancing Student Wellbeing
Learning outcomes
Focus on the needs of teachers as well as learners.
Build environments where everyone can thrive.
Learn skills to respond to the diverse needs of students and enhance student wellbeing.
What our students do
Our 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
In this video, Master of Education graduate Aleasa Brink speaks about the benefits of engaging in and promoting lifelong learning.
Aleasa Brink: "Education is a lifelong skill. So, lifelong learning is something that I talk about within my school and within the profession I work, so modelling that and continuing on that path is something that's very important for me." Subheading: What are you trying to achieve from online study? Aleasa: "I want to progress myself in my career and professionally, it's quite relevant. The learning that I'm doing with the study is helping with my work and my work is helping with my study." Subheading: What are your tips for students considering online study? Aleasa: "My first tip would be just to have a go! And finding a course that is going to complement what you're doing, so for me - not a load on top of what I'm doing. It really fits in seamlessly with what I'm already doing, and enhancing that."
Our Accreditations and Endorsements
Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.
5-STAR Rating for Full-Time Employment, Overall Experience, Student Support, Learning Resources, Teaching Quality and Skills Development.
Southern Cross University is one of the world's Top 100 Young Universities.
Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.
Meet our course coordinator
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey with course coordinator David Lynch, a prominent figure in academic innovation. David has pioneered teacher education and school leadership improvements, shaping modern programs with a focus on whole-school progress. He brings his wealth of experience to our students, offering insights across key areas:
- Diverse teaching experience: Learn from David's innovative approaches to education and leadership, shaped by his work in Australia, Norway, Japan, and the UK.
- Collaborative learning: Engage in an interactive process, testing propositions and contributing to educational improvement.
- Focus on school leadership: Gain practical models and strategies for effective leadership implementation.
- Hands-on learning: David’s experience as a state school principal and global researcher offers a unique, practical approach to education.
The units specific to wellbeing were my favourite units. The educational leadership with regards to wellbeing was very engaging due to its informative content and high level of relevancy with that is currently happening within schools around Australia.
After two years of full-time teaching, I decided that it was time to further my skills and qualifications. After looking at courses online and speaking with colleagues, I came across the M.Ed being offered by SCU Online. Throughout this course, I am finding that a lot of what I am studying related perfectly to my everyday work in my school.
The content within the course directly relates to my professional life so I use this time to re-read prescribed texts, research or articles that will help to develop my understanding of the unit as well as develop me professionally. I think it is important to model lifelong learning to my staff and students and this is one way in which I can do that.
