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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***
