Griffith University
Master of Mental Health Practice
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn this degree, focused on a rapidly evolving healthcare area, you will acquire specialised knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with people with a mental illness, their carers and family members. As well as accessing highly relevant courses based on the latest evidence-based research and collaboration with consumers, carers and mental health professionals, you can choose to undertake a 200 hour placement in a mental health service.
Within a flexible online learning environment, you will study with fellow students from different professional backgrounds who bring a range of valued perspectives. Our recovery-based courses are designed for workers in various settings where mental health knowledge is essential. These include nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work, in roles as community support workers, peer support workers, consumer and carer consultants, rehabilitation workers, disability workers, housing officers, police liaison officers and people working in other mental health support roles.
Delivery mode
Griffith 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.
- a Bachelor degree in a health/allied health discipline such as nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, speech pathology, medicine, dentistry, or other human services field with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale);
- OR a Bachelor degree with Honours, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualification in a human services field with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale);
- OR the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice (3232) from Griffith University with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) (successful applicants will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing).
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Mental Health Practice will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
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...
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists help their clients overcome emotional and mental health problems like bipolar disorder, stress, and depression. They collect data...
Mental Health Specialist
A Mental Health Specialist supports individuals dealing with mental health issues by providing professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Y...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
