Overview

Mental health nursing (Online) requires more than compassion. It demands strong clinical judgement, therapeutic skill and a clear understanding of recovery-oriented care.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of ACU’s mental health nursing courses are well positioned to move into more senior roles across public and private mental health services, community care and specialised clinical environments.

These qualifications also support ongoing professional recognition and leadership development within the nursing profession.

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Programme Structure

Strengthen your foundations in specialist mental health nursing.

Explore recovery-oriented frameworks, therapeutic engagement and evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy principles.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Nursing View 63 other Masters in Nursing 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS - 00004G

Designed for registered nurses seeking formal postgraduate study in mental health and a pathway toward advanced qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12628 AUD / year

≈ 12628 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

2368 AUD / year

≈ 2368 AUD / year

Additional Details

$2368 CSP

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Mental Health Nursing (Online).

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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