Overview

As well as accessing highly relevant courses based on the latest evidence-based research and collaboration with consumers, carers and mental health professionals, you can choose to undertake a 200 hour placement in a mental health service.

Within a flexible online learning environment, you will study with fellow students from different professional backgrounds who bring a range of valued perspectives during your time at Mental Health Practice programme from Griffith University . Our recovery-based courses are designed for workers in various settings where mental health knowledge is essential. These include nursing, occupational therapy, psychology and social work, in roles as community support workers, peer support workers, consumer and carer consultants, rehabilitation workers, disability workers, housing officers, police liaison officers and people working in other mental health support roles.

It is anticipated that successful graduates of the Master of Mental Health Practice will enhance their opportunities for advancement in the mental health area. For some practitioners this programme may also be used towards accreditation as a mental health worker. Please check with your registration body for program eligibility.

Career

You may find opportunities in a range of community mental health settings in Australia and overseas. Your knowledge and skills will be transferable to work in other human service and allied health contexts, as mental health issues impact on people engaged with a broad range of services.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Suicide Prevention Practice

Mental Health and Co-occurring Conditions

Interdisciplinary Professional Ethics

Professional Practice

Research Inquiry

Applied Counselling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 36 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS - 00233E

a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline and two years relevant work experience

a Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health (3404) (or equivalent)

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Tuition Fees

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39500 AUD / year

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16399 AUD / year

≈ 16399 AUD / year

Funding

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