Program Overview

Master of Mental Health

The Master of Mental Health is a postgraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health principles, theories, and practices. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work effectively in the field of mental health.

Course Maps

Course maps provide a visual outline of the sequence of units and electives for each course. The following course maps are available for the Master of Mental Health:

• Master of Mental Health - students commencing in ACU Term 1 2026 and studying full-time
• Master of Mental Health - students commencing in ACU Term 1 2026 and studying part-time
• Master of Mental Health - students commencing in ACU Term 3 2026 and studying full-time
• Master of Mental Health - students commencing in ACU Term 3 2026 and studying part-time

Course Rules

The course rules for the Master of Mental Health are as follows:

• 2026 Master of Mental Health
• 2025 Master of Mental Health
• 2024 Master of Mental Health

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have already studied at university at an appropriate level or have significant relevant work experience may be eligible to apply for credit/recognition of prior learning towards their ACU course.

Unit Offerings 2025 & 2026

The following unit offerings are available for the Master of Mental Health:

• 2025 ACU Online Unit Availability - School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (PDF)
• 2026 ACU Online Unit Availability - School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (PDF)
• 2025 Elective Units - Master of Mental Health and Master of Mental Health Nursing (PDF)
• 2026 Elective Units - Master of Mental Health and Master of Mental Health Nursing (PDF)

ACU Term Dates 2025

The ACU term dates for 2025 are as follows:

• ACU Term 1: Mon 03 Feb 2025 to Sun 13 Apr 2025, Census Date: Mon 17 Feb 2025
• ACU Term 2: Mon 28 Apr 2025 to Sun 06 Jul 2025, Census Date: Mon 12 May 2025
• ACU Term 3: Mon 21 Jul 2025 to Sun 28 Sep 2025, Census Date: Mon 04 Aug 2025
• ACU Term 4: Mon 13 Oct 2025 to Sun 21 Dec 2025, Census Date: Mon 27 Oct 2025

ACU Term Dates 2026

The ACU term dates for 2026 are as follows:

• ACU Term 1: Mon 02 Feb 2026 to Sun 12 Apr 2026, Census Date: Mon 23 Feb 2026
• ACU Term 2: Mon 27 Apr 2026 to Sun 05 Jul 2026, Census Date: Mon 18 May 2026
• ACU Term 3: Mon 20 Jul 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Census Date: Mon 10 Aug 2026
• ACU Term 4: Mon 12 Oct 2026 to Sun 20 Dec 2026, Census Date: Mon 02 Nov 2026

General Enrolment Information

Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change and not all units are on offer at all times. Units may be offered in different modes (attendance, multi-mode, online unscheduled or online scheduled). If you are unsure which mode is the most suitable for you, please contact your course coordinator prior to enrolling.

Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units. The University reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers. Students will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit if one is available. You must enrol for the whole academic year if you commence in the middle of the year or if you are re-enrolling for next year. You can change your enrolment up until the census date for each study period. See the Academic Calendar for key dates.