Victoria University
Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Gain specialist skills and improve mental health and wellbeing for children and adolescents.
Course overview
Gain work-based knowledge and skills to engage successfully with a range of children, adolescents, families, carers and clinicians across educational, therapeutic, community and clinical settings, including those for diverse and vulnerable populations.
By exploring advanced care strategies, relevant treatment techniques, therapies and interventions, you can improve the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents.
You will also undertake research to contribute to the growing understanding of child and adolescent mental health. You will gain valuable evidence-based skills and be empowered to drive inter-agency collaboration and school-based and family-focused interventions.
VU Online’s Postgraduate Block Model
Victoria University's postgraduate online Block Model is designed to be flexible, interactive and student-centred. You’ll experience structured and supportive online learning and benefit from 1:1 academic support via phone, email or SMS, seven days a week and in the evenings.
Key facts
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To gain the Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, students will be required to complete the following 12 core units:
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment
- Effective Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health Foundations
- Recovery-Oriented Mental Health
- Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
- Evidence and Research for Practice
- Assessment in Mental Health
- Psychological Therapies
- Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours
- Research Project
Entry requirements
Applicants must have at least one of the following:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor's in cognate disciplines such as health science, social work, psychology, medicine, counselling, criminal justice, youth work and education.
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor's in any discipline and at least two years of approved work experience.
- A Victoria University Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
- A Victoria University Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
With VU Online’s Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, you can enhance your skills and transform mental health services. You’ll gain in-demand, specialised skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches in child and adolescent mental health. You can apply your skills in various educational, therapeutic, community and clinical settings.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per unit in 2026: From $2,870 up to $2,950 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for 12 units in 2026: $34,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application. 2026 student fees shown are subject to change.
Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.
