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About the course
This specialist certificate introduces design for health and wellbeing, focusing on why space matters and how built environments affect users’ health and experience. You will explore spatial research methods and evidence-informed approaches to improve wellbeing outcomes through design, drawing on expertise across design, architecture, planning and related disciplines. The program is designed for both designers and non-designers and is delivered online with input from leading academics and industry perspectives.
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 develop an understanding of core theories and principles underpinning design for wellbeing and learn how to apply research methods to evaluate and shape environments. The program builds capability to consider physical, psychological, social and ecological dimensions of the built environment in real-world settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply design-for-wellbeing principles across sectors such as architecture, interior design, construction and building operations, urban design, engineering and professional services. The learning also supports roles in healthcare organisations, local and state government, workplace experience and human resources, and organisational psychology where environments influence people outcomes. Skills gained can be used to inform healthier workplaces, learning environments, housing and community facilities through evidence-based design decisions.
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***
