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In a nutshell
The demand for mental health professionals is on the rise. Accelerate your career in a rewarding field and build valuable skills with a Master of Mental Health from La Trobe University.
Take your knowledge and experience in the mental health field to the next level with the Master of Mental Health. Gain a deeper understanding of mental health through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. La Trobe’s Master of Mental Health gives you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and lifelong skills.
Learn from experts, then become one with our 100 per cent online course which has been developed in collaboration with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).
Learn to help rural and Indigenous populations and choose a focus on leadership and project management skills. When you graduate, you’ll be able to make independent clinical judgments in mental health practice and develop clinical plans, as well as offer an exemplary level of care and leadership in a variety of careers in mental health. Be ready to make a different for vulnerable populations.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline*; AND
- Transcripts from prior universities; AND
- Resume/CV; AND
- Personal statement; AND
- Employment in a setting that gives you access to mental health presentations.
*If you haven’t obtained a Bachelor’s degree but have extensive work experience and/or professional accreditation that’s deemed to be the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, you may be considered for entry to the course.
Subject summary
In this mental health course, the subjects you may study include:
- Academic Integrity Module
- Therapeutic Skills
- Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Illness
- Considerations in Treatments, Recovery and Service Delivery
- Advanced Mental Health Practice
- Constructive Practice Recommendations
- Talk Based Therapies
- Therapeutic Pharmacology
- Management and Leadership in Health
- Health Care Quality
- Financial Management in Health Services
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Critiquing Research Literature
- Translating Evidence to Practice
Why La Trobe University?
For over 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. Ranked in the top 1% of Universities worldwide by 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania. La Trobe has a proud history of world-class teaching and academic research.
Throughout your studies with La Trobe you’ll see firsthand how to champion local communities, tackle the big issues of our time and work to the highest standards. As you step forward in your career, you’re able to set a new standard of excellence.
The online study experience:
At La Trobe University, online courses are designed to be flexible for the working professional. Taught by experts in their field, our courses will show you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others and take the lead.
Developed for busy professionals with personal commitments, our online courses help you take your career and leadership abilities to the next level.
Online courses feature the same course structure and opportunities that our on-campus students experience, so you’re sure to enjoy a quality education and one-on-one support. You’ll have 24/7 technology assistance, so you truly can learn when and where it’s best for you.
