Awarded by
La Trobe University
Qualification
Master's Degree
Study Mode
Online
Payment Options
FEE-HELP may be availableUpfront payment
Duration
18 months
Start Date
There are six student intakes per year, pick the start date that suits you
Course Fee
Career Outcomes
Psychiatric Aide | Case Manager | Service Manager | Mental Health Worker | View all
The demand for mental health professionals is on the rise. Accelerate your career in a rewarding field and build valuable skills with a Master of Mental Health from La Trobe University.
Take your knowledge and experience in the mental health field to the next level with the Master of Mental Health. Gain a deeper understanding of mental health through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. La Trobe's Master of Mental Health gives you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and lifelong skills.
Learn from experts, then become one with our 100 percent online course which has been developed in collaboration with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).
Learn to help rural and Indigenous populations and choose a focus on leadership and project management skills. When you graduate, you'll be able to make independent clinical judgments in mental health practice and develop clinical plans, as well as offer an exemplary level of care and leadership in a variety of careers in mental health. Be ready to make a different for vulnerable populations.
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
In this mental health course, the subjects you may study include:
For over 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. Ranked in the top 1% of Universities worldwide by 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania. La Trobe has a proud history of world-class teaching and academic research.
Throughout your studies with La Trobe you’ll see firsthand how to champion local communities, tackle the big issues of our time and work to the highest standards. As you step forward in your career, you’re able to set a new standard of excellence.
At La Trobe University, online courses are designed to be flexible for the working professional. Taught by experts in their field, our courses will show you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others and take the lead.
Developed for busy professionals with personal commitments, our online courses help you take your career and leadership abilities to the next level.
Online courses feature the same course structure and opportunities that our on-campus students experience, so you’re sure to enjoy a quality education and one-on-one support. You’ll have 24/7 technology assistance, so you truly can learn when and where it’s best for you.
When you graduate, you'll receive a Master of Mental Health from La Trobe University.
This qualification will allow you jump straight into specialist mental health roles at major private and public hospitals, research centres and health clinics.
Wondering where a career in Mental Health could take you? Potential job outcomes may include: Counsellor, Mental Health Support Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker.
The full fee for this course is approximately AU $39,600.
Eligible students can apply for the Australian government's FEE-HELP loan to assist with your fees.
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $48,361 (2022-23 income year).
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