Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Build your mental health practice with this award-winning study model delivered 100% online.
Course overview
Award-winning VU Block Model - VU's postgraduate online Block Model has won consecutive Learnx Live! Awards for ‘Best Online Learning Model’. With VU Online, you can have a consistent, manageable and connected online learning experience.
Contemporary curriculum designed by mental health experts - Designed and developed by leading mental health academics and practitioners, VU's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health will equip you with modern approaches to mental health and allow you to transform the delivery of mental health services in Australia.
Drive positive impact in mental health with VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health. This degree is designed for allied health, welfare and social care professionals who want a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities. You will establish fundamentals in comprehensive mental health practice, research and evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care and collaboration across mental health services. This graduate certificate features a contemporary curriculum designed by mental health experts. Upon successful completion, you can continue your studies and gain your Master of Mental Health.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
$578 (CSP)
July, 2025
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October, 2025
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, students must complete 48 credit points of core studies.
Core units
- Recovery-Oriented Mental Health
- Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
- Effective Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health Foundations
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline such as Health Science, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, Counselling, Criminal Justice, Youth Work or Education.
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor's in any discipline and at least 2 years of approved work experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed your studies at another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past studies.
Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The program equips you with the expertise and practical skills to support individuals in need, from understanding the complex nuances of mental illness to developing effective recovery-oriented solutions. With a curriculum covering trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, you'll be prepared to make a meaningful impact in the mental health field.
Elevate your career and become a compassionate and knowledgeable mental health practitioner with a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health from VU.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total cost in 2025: $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative total cost in 2025: $11,480 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is where the government pays for part of your unit fees. This is a subsidy, not a loan, so you do not need to repay it. Your remaining fees may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.