Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing)
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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 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).
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree with a major in a relevant field, such as health sciences, social sciences, liberal arts, or education (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript) OR
an appropriate combination of a Bachelor degree in education, health sciences, liberal arts, social work, social services, community welfare, counselling or psychology (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript) and relevant work experience and professional training ?in an area related to the proposed degree (demonstrated through the provision of a CV or evidence of professional training, such as a certificate of completion) OR
a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health and with credit average performance (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript) OR
a Graduate Diploma with a focus on health (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript).
Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requirements.
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score from 6.5, with no sub-band score less than 6.0.
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced): Overall score from 176, with no score less than 169 in any paper.
Person Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score from 62, with no band score less than 54.
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score from 79, with no score lower than 13 for reading, 12 for listening, 18 for speaking, and 21 for writing.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is Australia’s first government accredited tertiary institution grounded in Buddhist values. NTI offers higher education programs focusing on Applied Buddhist Studies and Health and Social Wellbeing, which are all accredited by the Australian Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA).
