There is a growing need in our healthcare system for professionals who understand the complexities of mental health and can offer specialist, well-informed care. Highly skilled and qualified mental health professionals are crucial to ensuring the best outcomes. Southern Cross University’s online Master of Mental Health will enhance your understanding of mental health and psychiatry while building the necessary skills to respond appropriately to consumers experiencing mental health challenges. You will learn from leading and clinically active mental health academics, who will deliver current and clinically relevant, evidence-based coursework through a responsive and interactive learning environment.
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Why study Mental Health with SCU
Relevant to your role
Gain immediately implementable skills
Current and comprehensive
Strengthen evidence-based practice
Develop specialist skills
Specialise in mental health to provide holistic care
Passionate academics
Learn from clinically experienced mental health academics
Ongoing student support
Dedicated, one-on-one support through to graduation
Flexible online learning
The learning platform is intuitive and easy to use
Quick Facts
Duration
2 years
part-time*
Study Mode
100% Online
INTAKES
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
Units
12
FEES
$2,658 per unit, FEE-HELP available
*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.
Deliver better outcomes
A typical study period at SCU Online
Early Exit Option
We know that plans change, which is why we’ve built flexible completion options into the online Master of Mental Health. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health.
Graduate Diploma
8 Units
Or continue studying
Masters Degree
+ 4 Units
Our Mental Health Courses
At SCU Online, we offer 100% online postgraduate courses in mental health, ideal for busy allied healthcare professionals, especially those working shifts. Follow your ambition and learn more about our postgraduate study options below.
Set yourself apart with a postgraduate qualification in mental health. Learning outcomes include gaining the skills to be a well-rounded mental health professional, with the ability to work in a range of health settings and disciplines. You will develop a strong evidence-based practice, and your newfound knowledge can be applied immediately in your role.
Start your journey towards a Masters with a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health. You will study eight units that develop your skills in contemporary mental health delivery, with studies ranging from acute mental health to how best to support behaviour change in mental health.