Masters (Coursework)
To gain entry into the Master of Mental Health program, all applicants must:
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.
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 academicsDeveloped 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 industryFocus 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 modelFind 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 thriveAt 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 supportReceive 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 perspectivesGain the skills to develop holistic mental health plans in diverse practical/clinical settings, achieving optimal wellbeing for patients.
Contemporary trends in mental healthExplore mental health policy, legislation and government funding within today's Australian healthcare system.
Develop evidence-based approachesBuild the capacity to analyse and critique the latest mental health research, to better your treatment and intervention plans in diverse practical settings.