Masters (Coursework)
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.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Mental Health, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE MMH5AMM 1 15 COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT MMH4CMA 1 15 CONSIDERATIONS IN TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND SERVICE DELIVERY MMH5CTR 1 15 EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF MENTAL ILLNESS MMH4EPM 1 15 MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS MMH4MHD 1 15 TALK BASED THERAPIES MMH5TBT 1 15 THERAPEUTIC PHARMACOLOGY MMH5TAP 1 15 THERAPEUTIC SKILLS MMH4THK 1 15 CRITIQUING RESEARCH LITERATURE MMH5CRL 2 15 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES MMH5QII 2 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available. The following electives are recommended for Master of Mental Health.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points CONSTRUCTIVE PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS MMH5CPR 2 15 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICES PHE5FMH 2 15 HEALTH CARE QUALITY PHE5HCQ 2 15 HEALTH ECONOMICS AND FINANCE PHE5HEF 2 15 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH PHE5MLH 2 15 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION PHE5PDE 2 15 PUBLIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE CARE PHE5AHP 2 15 TRANSLATING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE MMH5TEP 2 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Completion of the course allows graduates to specialise in mental health and gain employment in that respective area at major private and public hospitals, research centres, and health clinics.