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Introduction to University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various disciplines, including business, education, engineering, healthcare, law, and project management.

Program Details

• Business
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma in Business
  • Graduate Certificate in Business
• Education
  • Master of Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Wellbeing
  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity
• Engineering
  • Master of Engineering Management
• Healthcare
  • Master of Healthcare Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership
  • Master of Mental Health
  • Graduate Diploma of Mental Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
  • Master of Mental Health Nursing
  • Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
• Law
  • Master of Business Law
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Law
• Project Management
  • Master of Project Management
  • Graduate Diploma in Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Graduate Diploma of Mental Health

The Graduate Diploma of Mental Health is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective mental health care. The program consists of 8 units and can be completed in 16 months part-time. The fees for the program are $2,875 per unit, and FEE-HELP is available.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for entry into the Graduate Diploma, all applicants must have successfully completed a minimum three-year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health, psychology, or social science-related discipline, and be proficient in English.

Units of Study

The program includes the following core units:

• Contemporary Mental Health
• Mental Health Across the Lifespan
• Acute Mental Health
• Leading Evidence-based Practice in Health
• Building a Professional Portfolio
• Supporting Behaviour Change in Mental Health Contexts
• Physical Healthcare in Mental Health
• Mental Health in Community, Non-Government and Primary Health Settings

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Provide holistic mental health treatment
• Demonstrate a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care
• Develop an evidence-based practice

Accreditations and Endorsements

The university's online programs meet all of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines, ensuring quality education. The university has also received a 5-STAR Rating for Full-Time Employment, Overall Experience, Student Support, Learning Resources, Teaching Quality, and Skills Development.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Social Worker
• Child Protection Officer
• Counsellor
• Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Clinician)
• Registered Social Worker
• Government Assessor
• Art Therapist
• Case Manager
• Mental Health Worker

Pathway to Masters

The units completed from the Graduate Diploma offer a pathway into the Master of Mental Health.