Australian Catholic University

Master of Mental Health

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Expanding on units undertaken in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Mental Health, the Master of Mental Health aims to expand health clinicians’ knowledge and skills in mental health practice and leadership through evidence-based knowledge and practice. Students have the option to pursue a project stream or a research stream within this course. As such, they may complete either a project and two elective subjects, or complete a research dissertation in their final semester. The research stream has a PhD articulation pathway.

Both streams consolidate learning from the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Graduate Diploma in Mental Health in research, specialist clinical skills and knowledge as well as clinical leadership.

Delivery mode

Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Mental Health course, an applicant must have completed:

  • a bachelor degree in a health discipline;
OR
  • the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health or the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unknown
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with Australian Catholic University to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.

Counsellor

Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients. ...

Avg yearly income $98,332
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Case Manager

A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapists help their clients overcome emotional and mental health problems like bipolar disorder, stress, and depression. They collect data ...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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