La Trobe University

Master of Mental Health

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This course aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of mental health, through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. It offers you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and life-long skills.

Please note that you have the option of exiting early from the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma.

Students will need to have satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and online meeting programs such as Zoom. These platforms will be used throughout the course and in assessment tasks.

Delivery mode

La Trobe 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.
  • Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree in health-related degree (or equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $39,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$39,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$39,600
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $39,600 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

About La Trobe University

For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.

With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.

Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.

Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.