Graduate Certificate in Design for Health and Wellbeing

About the course

This graduate certificate explores how design and the built environment influence health and wellbeing for individuals and communities. It provides a multidisciplinary introduction to why space matters, including spatial research methods and evidence-based principles for designing healthier environments. Core subjects are delivered online with some elective subjects available face-to-face, offering flexibility for working professionals and graduates.

What you might learn

The course aims to equip students with knowledge and practical skills to improve health and wellbeing through better-designed spaces. Students build capability in applying core theories and principles of design for wellbeing, supported by research methods and industry-informed perspectives. Learning draws on expertise across design, architecture, planning, medicine and healthcare, ageing and disability, engineering and community contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates may apply design-for-wellbeing expertise across architecture, interior design, construction and building operations, and urban design roles. Opportunities also extend to healthcare organisations, government departments, professional services, and workplace experience or facilities-related functions where healthy environments are a priority. The qualification can support progression from graduate to management and leadership roles focused on healthier, more inclusive and higher-performing spaces.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)