Victoria University (VU)

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Related Careers

Master of Mental Health

The negative effects of mental ill-health can be debilitating for individuals, and devastating for families and communities. We need professionals in mental health to deliver the leadership, care and support that will change—and save—lives. VU Online’s Master of Mental Health is for allied health and social care professionals ready to gain contemporary, person-centred knowledge to work in and lead multidisciplinary teams and programs that impact and transform mental health services in Australia. During this course, you will learn to apply contemporary approaches informed by local, national and international health priorities and principles. You will undertake important research to contribute to our growing understanding of mental health. You will also explore advanced care strategies, therapies and interventions to create better outcomes for people from diverse and vulnerable populations.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Online-Campus	Part-time - 2 years	$34,600	N/A

Structure

CORE UNITS Recovery Oriented Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6010) Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6011) Effective Trauma-Informed Care (Unit Code HNO6012) Mental Health Foundations (Unit Code HNO6009) Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6014) Mental Health in Later Life (Unit Code HNO6013) Systems Thinking in Public Health - Unit code: HPO6004 Psychological Therapies (Unit Code HNO7013) Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit Code HNO6004) Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours (Unit Code HNO7014) Assessment in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO7012) Research Project (Unit Code HNO7901)

Entry requirements

Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree in a cognate discipline such as Health Science, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, Youth Work, or Education
OR A Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
OR A Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health