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Master of Mental Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop the practical experience, knowledge, skills and attitude you'll need to thrive as a contemporary mental health professional.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5151, 031212J
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $61,680 total

About this course

Develop the practical experience, knowledge, skills and attitude you'll need to thrive as a contemporary mental health professional.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
  • a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
  • to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
  • to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
  • to attend an interview, and
  • hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
  • a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
  • to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
  • to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
  • to attend an interview, and
  • hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).

BE is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Mental Health are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

Applications for the Art Therapy stream (only) should be lodged by 31 October of the year prior to commencement, though late applications may be considered.


Art Practice

The art practice requirement can be met be the following means:

  • Possession of a recognised Visual Arts Degree plus evidence of demonstrated commitment to art practices in any medium; or
  • A recent portfolio of artwork which has been completed with or without formal art training but which demonstrates a commitment to continuing art practice in any medium

Art Portfolio and Written Art Statement

The Portfolio should be a selection of six to ten recent images and/or artworks that you have created over the last 2 years. This can consist of original work or reproductions (i.e. photographs or slide show) in a variety of media. The purpose of the Portfolio is to provide the selection team with evidence of your ongoing art activity, which is a prerequisite of professional art therapy training. Your portfolio should include:

  • A maximum of ten pieces of artwork, which may be presented through:
    • Original work
    • Photos
    • Video
    • PowerPoint
  • The portfolio can also include:
    • A description of an exhibition
    • Examples of media exposure
    • Community art projects
Additional application information

Applications for the Art Therapy stream (only) should be lodged by 31 October of the year prior to commencement, though late applications may be considered.


Art Practice

The art practice requirement can be met be the following means:

  • Possession of a recognised Visual Arts Degree plus evidence of demonstrated commitment to art practices in any medium; or
  • A recent portfolio of artwork which has been completed with or without formal art training but which demonstrates a commitment to continuing art practice in any medium

Art Portfolio and Written Art Statement

The Portfolio should be a selection of six to ten recent images and/or artworks that you have created over the last 2 years. This can consist of original work or reproductions (i.e. photographs or slide show) in a variety of media. The purpose of the Portfolio is to provide the selection team with evidence of your ongoing art activity, which is a prerequisite of professional art therapy training. Your portfolio should include:

  • A maximum of ten pieces of artwork, which may be presented through:
    • Original work
    • Photos
    • Video
    • PowerPoint
  • The portfolio can also include:
    • A description of an exhibition
    • Examples of media exposure
    • Community art projects

Study locations

Herston

What you will learn

  • Choose to specialise in the art therapy or in the psychotherapy field.
  • Study with highly experienced practitioners and researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and professional practice.
  • Enjoy a flexible study environment that respects your concurrent professional commitments.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Art therapist
  • Counsellor
  • Mental health services manager
  • Community mental health practitioner
  • Mental health clinician
  • Psychosocial community support worker
  • Patient assessor
  • Health and well-being consultant

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
74%
Skill scale
62.3%
Teaching scale
84%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary