Central Queensland University

What you'll study

This coursework master's combines theory, applied methods and a workplace‑facing project to build skills in the prevention, promotion and evaluation of employee wellbeing. Typical study areas include organisational behaviour and culture; workplace mental health and psychosocial risk; health promotion and behaviour change; workplace policy, return‑to‑work and disability management; measurement, evaluation and research methods; and integrating wellbeing with occupational health and safety systems.

• Core topics: foundations of workplace wellbeing; psychosocial hazards and risk management; leadership for healthy workplaces; metrics and evaluation for wellbeing programs.
• Applied methods: program design and implementation, data analysis for wellbeing, evidence appraisal and translating research into practice.
• Capstone or major project: a substantial workplace‑based or practicum project that applies course concepts to a real organisational problem, producing a plan, evaluation or pilot intervention.
• Electives: options commonly allow specialisation in areas such as injury prevention and rehabilitation, mental health first aid frameworks, change management, or sector‑specific wellbeing practice.

Entry requirements

Admission is typically offered to applicants who hold a recognised undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (for example psychology, health sciences, nursing, human resources, occupational health and safety or social sciences) or who can demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Applicants may also need to meet English language requirements and provide academic transcripts and a résumé outlining relevant workplace experience. Where applicants do not meet the standard academic entry, recognition of prior learning or a combination of work experience and shorter preparatory study may be considered.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme go on to roles leading wellbeing initiatives across public, private and not‑for‑profit sectors. Common career outcomes include:

• Workplace wellbeing manager or coordinator
• Human resources professional with a wellbeing focus
• Occupational health and safety adviser specialising in psychosocial risk
• Return‑to‑work and case management coordinator
• Employee assistance program (EAP) coordinator or consultant
• Organisational consultant specialising in culture, engagement and mental health
• Policy advisor or program evaluator in government and large employers

Why study at Central Queensland University

Central Queensland University offers an applied, flexible approach to postgraduate study with options for online and blended delivery to suit working professionals. The course is informed by research into workplace health and safety and organisational wellbeing and is taught by staff with practical experience across health, HR and OHS domains. Students benefit from a curriculum emphasising real workplace projects, industry engagement and transferable skills in program design, evaluation and leadership that are directly relevant to employers seeking to improve workforce health, safety and productivity.