Southern Cross University
Master of Mental Health
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Delivered part-time and online, this course is designed to prepare graduates to work within a wide range of health settings and disciplines.
Course overview
Southern Cross University’s online Master of Mental Health postgraduate course will enhance your understanding of mental health and psychology while building the skills to effectively respond to patients experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health challenges.
This program is designed to prepare graduates for work within a range of health settings and disciplines. You will gain practical skills and specialised theoretical knowledge to extend or enhance your role in mental health.
- Gain immediately implementable skills
- Course material is current and comprehensive
- Become a well-rounded mental health care provider
- Learn from clinically experienced mental health academics
- Dedicated, one-on-one support
- Flexible online learning environment
- Affordable fees, FEE-HELP available
Key facts
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
To gain your online Master of Mental Health degree, you will complete 11 core units and one elective unit. Coursework develops the skills required to effectively respond to challenges across a diverse range of mental health fields.
Complete the following units:
- Contemporary Mental Health
- Mental Health Across the Lifespan
- Mental Health in Community, Non-Government and Primary Health Settings
- Acute Mental Health
- Leading Evidence-based Practice in Health
- Physical Healthcare in Mental Health
- Supporting Behaviour Change in Mental Health Contexts
- Building a Professional Portfolio
- Applied Leadership in Mental Health Clinical Practice
- Developing Skills in Contemporary Psychotherapies
- Critical Review in Health
Entry requirements
To qualify for entry into the Master of Mental Health program, all applicants must:
- Have completed a bachelor's qualification, or equivalent, in a health, psychology or social science-related discipline.
- Be proficient in English.
If you are a registered nurse, you could also be eligible for the Master of Mental Health Nursing degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Through advanced standing, SCU may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Outcomes
- Holistic mental health treatment - Lay the foundation with skills and knowledge needed to be a well-rounded mental health professional.
- Contemporary mental health focus - Learn from clinically active academics and gain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in mental health care.
- Develop evidence-based practice - Develop skills through evidence-based theories and knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice or hospital settings.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $32,544 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated total fee is calculated based on a study load of 12 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary per:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
