Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Master of Mental Health

La Trobe's Master of Mental Health aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of mental health through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. It offers you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and lifelong skills. You'll also have the option of exiting early from the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma. Students will need to have satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and online meeting programs such as Zoom. These platforms will be used throughout the course and in assessment tasks. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

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Online

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 3 years

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Structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Mental Health, students must complete 180 credit points consisting of: 150 core credit points 30 elective credit points

Subjects

  • First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
  • Advanced Mental Health Practice
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
  • Considerations in Treatment, Recovery and Service Delivery
  • Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Illness
  • Mental Health Diagnosis
  • Talk Based Therapies
  • Therapeutic Pharmacology
  • Therapeutic Skills

Entry requirements

  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor

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