Master of Arts
(Health and Social Wellbeing)
The Master of Arts in Health and Social Wellbeing offers a holistic perspective on wellness which is delivered using mindful and contemplative approaches to learning.
Nan Tien Institute’s (NTI’s) master program is designed to comprehensively challenge and change the way you understand the foundations and contributors to health and wellbeing, personally and collectively.
An important element of education at NTI is to embody self-care within the process of learning how to care for the health and social needs of others. This approach is essential to successfully addressing the inherent risks of burnout and fatigue when caring for others. The embodied, holistic and contemplative learning foundations at NTI are unique within postgraduate education.
Course Overview
| Head of Program (Health and Social Wellbeing) | Dr Nadine Levy |
| Course Duration | Full-time: 18 months | Part-time: from 2 years for domestic students only |
| Delivery Method | On-campus + supported online study |
| Academic Requirements |
An Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher OR An overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate, can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate. |
| English Language Requirements |
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English will need to meet our English Language Requirements. |
| Related Courses | Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing |
| Tuition Fees | Domestic $35,700 International $43,200 *FEE-HELP available to eligible Australian citizens Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI’s Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
| Non-Tuition Fees | More about non-tuition fees |
| CRICOS Course Code | 082515E |
| CRICOS Provider Number | 03233C |
Course Structure
The course can be completed within three (3) semesters of full-time study or four (4) or more semesters of part-time study. It is possible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing or Graduate Diploma of Health and Social Wellbeing.
The Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) qualification requires the completion of 12 subjects (for a total of 72 credit points).
Please note: Not all subjects are offered in each semester. Please consult the timetable or Student Services for advice.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
4 Elective Subjects* to be chosen from the list below:
* 3 elective subjects if HSW950 Research Project (12 credit points) is also taken as an elective.
Course Outcomes
Knowledge
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of interdisciplinary approaches to health and social wellbeing, including Buddhist-informed health practices and theory and contemporary developments in evidence-based healthcare and therapeutic practice.
Skills
- Critically analyse and synthesise complex health and social wellbeing issues, concepts and theories by evaluating research and evidence.
- Design evidence-based interventions in response to individual, organisational, and community health and social wellbeing needs.
- Communicate complex knowledge and ideas about health and social wellbeing effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally appropriate leadership capabilities in advancing health and social wellbeing in professional and community contexts.
Application
- Apply theoretical, ethical, and practice-based knowledge and skills to diverse and new contexts, demonstrating reflective practice, compassion, innovation, autonomy and expert judgement.
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ABOUT NAN TIEN INSTITUTE
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering studies in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing, within an environment that incorporates contemplative education.
NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism, and Mental Health as well as customised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and special interest subjects across the areas of meditation, mindfulness and health.