Master of Education (Student Wellbeing) (G01SW) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Academic excellence: Graduates will develop in-depth knowledge of contemporary theories in the field of student wellbeing enabling them to examine issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives and contribute to professional and academic discourse. They will be critical and creative thinkers who are able to apply their knowledge, interpersonal and research skills to address complex issues in diverse educational contexts. They will value ongoing learning and will eagerly pursue new challenges. They will be effective oral and written communicators.

Active citizenship: Graduates will pursue the aim of creating educational environments that enable all children and young people to flourish. They will confidently take an advocacy role for student wellbeing in the education profession and the wider community. They will make substantial contributions to education through leading the development of policy and innovative practices and programs to support positive mental health for individuals and communities. They will be skilled in facilitating change through effective collaboration with others to construct new responses to complex educational problems.

Valuing diversity: Graduates will be keenly attuned to the social and cultural diversity in schools and their communities and will work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The principles of equity, social justice and social inclusion will underpin their practice. They will demonstrate empathy and concern for the wellbeing of others.

Integrity and self awareness: Graduates will seek self-awareness through authentic reflection on personal strengths and weaknesses and they will seek feedback from others. They will be well-organised, with the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and actively manage their own wellbeing. Graduates will be aware of appropriate boundaries and ethical practice and place a high priority on personal and professional integrity.