Diploma
Charles Sturt University's Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) is tailored for First Nations students, providing foundational skills in mental health care and a pathway to further study. No prior qualifications are required.
Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander looking to make a difference in your community's mental health? Charles Sturt University's new mental health diploma is designed exclusively for First Nations students, offering a unique pathway to becoming a mental health professional. This groundbreaking course equips you with the skills to work across community, health, and mental healthcare services, making a real impact where it matters most.
No prior qualification is needed to start this journey. You'll gain a foundation in primary healthcare, cultural safety and the socio-cultural aspects of mental health care, empowering you to support clients and their families through challenges. Plus, completing the diploma provides a direct entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) with credit for your first year, setting you on the fast track to a fulfilling career in mental health.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
To be admitted in the Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health), applicants will:
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.