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About the course
This fully online graduate diploma explores contemporary adolescent health and development, focusing on the changing interactions between biology and social context affecting young people aged 10–24. It highlights current scientific understandings, public health interventions and service responses that can improve adolescent health and wellbeing. The course is designed for flexibility and supports study alongside professional and personal commitments.
What you might learn
Students develop up-to-date knowledge of adolescent health and wellbeing and how biological, social and environmental factors shape outcomes across adolescence and young adulthood. The program builds capability to design and implement effective, ethical and evidence-informed programs and practices for adolescents in varied contexts. Graduates strengthen their ability to work with young people across settings such as education, community and health services.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue or advance roles supporting adolescent health and wellbeing in schools, community organisations, youth programs and health services. The qualification is relevant for professionals such as healthcare workers, educators and social workers seeking specialist understanding to improve services and interventions for young people. It can also support progression into further study in adolescent health and wellbeing.
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***
