Master of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing

Gain skills to proactively support mental health and wellbeing

With Australia experiencing a significant shortfall in mental health professionals and mental health becoming a critical priority across industries, there is an urgent need for leaders who can champion mental wellness within organisations and communities.

This program builds on foundational knowledge to explore more complex aspects of mental health in organisational settings through engagement with evidence-based frameworks, policy development, and practical interventions that support psychological safety and resilience.

A Graduate Diploma in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing and Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing is available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

This is a non-accredited psychology program. For more information on APAC accreditation, please click here.

Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to identify, respond to, and manage mental health challenges in the workplace. Graduates will be empowered to lead initiatives that promote psychological wellbeing, build resilience, and foster a positive workplace culture—benefiting individuals, organisations, and the wider community.

what you will study

The suite of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing programs provides the ultimate flexibility for students. With the suite including a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Masters, you can choose to complete the number of units that suit your individual andorganisational needs. All courses are offered online, allowing you to maintain work/life/study balance.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

This program provides advanced training in leadership and the creation of best practice workplace related mental health support programs across a variety of workplaces.

Upon completion of this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries, or may take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing.