Youth Identities, Diversity and Wellbeing

EDMAS6067 Youth Identities, Diversity and Wellbeing

This unit focuses on adolescence and young peoples¿ diverse identities and socio-cultural worlds. It celebrates the creativities and achievements of young people and begins with a focus on youth rights and responsibilities. PSTs examine the cognitive development of young people and the implications for wellbeing. They explore the impact of technology and social media on young peoples¿ lives and come to see young people as global citizens who require intercultural capabilities. PSTs consider ways to place resilience and mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at the centre of educators¿ work. They develop their understandings of disability and ways of working with young people who have diverse additional needs. They learn teaching strategies that foster inclusive participation and engagement of students who have a full range of abilities. PSTs will identify ways to effectively engage families/carers in young peoples¿ education.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $578

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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