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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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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, Aug
International Fees
$33,376 per year / $50,064 total

About this course

UQ's mental health programs provide 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.

Study locations

Herston

What you will learn

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.

37 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2020

23 in the world for psychology

QS World University Rankings 2020

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