EDUC10057 Wellbeing, Motivation and Performance
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is EDUC10057 hard?
EDUC10057: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject.
What you learn
The science of wellbeing, motivation and resilience, ending with an evidence-based wellbeing plan for your own life.
After it you can
- Choose wellbeing models that fit a situation
- Judge practices that claim to boost wellbeing
- Design an evidence-based wellbeing plan
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Psychologist, Research psychologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Projects 35%, Assignments 45%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 11 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- Widely seen as a relaxed WAM booster with friendly staff and chill tutorials, and many found the wellbeing ideas useful in daily life.
- The early quiz is worth maximising: it is open book but tests the readings closely, and several found it harder than expected.
- Essays are flexible and personal, but a few reviewers felt they were marked harshly, so an H1 still takes real effort.
- The summer intensive suits people wanting a light summer, though some felt it was rushed and preferred the semester version.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is EDUC10057 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking EDUC10057?
- No prerequisites.
- Does EDUC10057 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Projects 35%, Assignments 45%.
- Is EDUC10057 hard?
- From 11 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely seen as a relaxed WAM booster with friendly staff and chill tutorials, and many found the wellbeing ideas useful in daily life.
- What do students say about EDUC10057?
- Widely seen as a relaxed WAM booster with friendly staff and chill tutorials, and many found the wellbeing ideas useful in daily life. The early quiz is worth maximising: it is open book but tests the readings closely, and several found it harder than expected. Essays are flexible and personal, but a few reviewers felt they were marked harshly, so an H1 still takes real effort.
- How many class hours a week does EDUC10057 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take EDUC10057 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate EDUC10057?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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