Overview

The Master of Mental Health offered at the University of Queensland provides systematic training designed to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to contemporary mental health practice. You'll receive advanced training in a variety of evidence-based interventions and the theoretical principles that underpin them.

Teaching will be provided by highly experienced practitioners and researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and professional practice. You'll have the opportunity to undertake both structured and independent learning assignments and study in a flexible environment that respects concurrent professional commitments.

This program is designed to meet advanced training standards for specialist mental health practice. Throughout the program, you'll spend 800 hours in an appropriate practice environment, which can include your current workplace. You'll also complete courses that will build and extend your knowledge and skills in mental health practice.

Program highlights

Choose to specialise in art therapy or psychotherapy or, if you’d prefer a generalist qualification, study a mix of courses in the standard 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 possibilities

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Understanding Mental Health and Psychotherapeutic Interventions

Ethics and Mental Health Practice

Common and Specific Factors in Mental Health Treatments

Human Development and Relationships Across the Life Span

Advanced Therapy Skills: Working with Complex and Non-traditional Clients

Advanced Therapy Skills: Working with Families and Groups

Mental Health Research Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 43 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 031212J

An approved degree in a health, social work or related discipline and have completed 1 year full time (or equivalent) work experience in a mental health setting or:

an approved degree in a different discipline and have completed 2 years full time (or equivalent) work experience in a mental health setting, or

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health* from this university and have completed 5 years full time (or equivalent) work experience in a mental health setting.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45792 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9315 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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