Introduction to Wellbeing in Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5072
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Course ID
206254
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education, Adelaide University
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ruth Aston
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will analyse and critique developments in wellbeing education in diverse contexts. The subject examines the philosophical underpinnings of wellbeing education, scientifically informed approaches and its impact on learning. Students will learn about a range of theories of wellbeing and flourishing relevant to education from across the world.

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine the philosophical claims of well-being education
  • Evaluate definitions of well-being and flourishing withing educational contexts
  • Critique the impact of well-being education

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21867
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 21868
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01

Online

Class number
Class number 20253
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed EDUC7064 Introduction to Wellbeing in Education at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course