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Southern Cross University (SCU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Mental Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
Domestic Fees
$31,896 total
International Fees
$31,896 total

Entry requirements

To gain entry into the Master of Mental Health program, all applicants must:

  • Have successfully completed a minimum three-year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health, psychology or social science-related discipline, and;
  • Be proficient in English.

If you are a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Master of Mental Health Nursing degree.

Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.

At SCU Online, we value your past education and work experience, allowing you to potentially reduce the Master of Education's course length through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Should you have any relevant professional work experience or academic qualifications that you would like us to acknowledge, please provide as much evidence of this as possible when applying to study the Master of Mental Health online.

Gain credit for your previous experience and graduate even sooner with Advanced Standing. At SCU Online, we proactively assess each student's prior learning, qualifications and professional experience and provide custom pathways to complete your online masters degree in mental health.

Find out more about applying for advanced standing.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Take control of your study schedule

Have the flexibility to study around shift work, family commitments and other responsibilities so you can manage your own study progress.

Learn from clinically experienced academics

Developed in collaboration with passionate, expert mental health providers, this course will prepare you to apply contemporary, evidence-based approaches in practice.

Be prepared for a dynamic industry

Focus on current trends and legislation, and the latest evidence-based approaches, equipping you to handle mental health challenges in an ever-changing landscape.

Unique learning model

Find the ideal balance between work, life and study through our unique seven-week study units. Apply the knowledge & skills you learn immediately to real-world situations.

Helping communities thrive

At SCU Online, we stand for our community. We're committed to offering a vibrant teaching, learning, research and cultural environment to help you achieve your career goals.

Unparalleled support

Receive academic and non-academic support to assist with your study from enrolment through to graduation. Have full access to SCU campuses, including the library and other facilities.

Holistic mental health perspectives

Gain the skills to develop holistic mental health plans in diverse practical/clinical settings, achieving optimal wellbeing for patients.

Contemporary trends in mental health

Explore mental health policy, legislation and government funding within today's Australian healthcare system.

Develop evidence-based approaches

Build the capacity to analyse and critique the latest mental health research, to better your treatment and intervention plans in diverse practical settings.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
94.4%
Overall satisfaction
95%
Skill scale
93.1%
Teaching scale
62.9%
Employed full-time