Graduate Diploma in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing

What you will study

The program requires the successful completion of 60 units of core courses and 20 units chosen from the course list. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is valued at five units.

Entry requirements

Admission to the program will be available for applicants who have one of the following:

• An AQF 7 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent).
• AQF 6 Associate Degree (or equivalent) + 1-year relevant organisational experience.
• At least five years of relevant organisational expertise.
• Successful completion of 75% of the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing (GCWMHW).

To be considered for admission based wholly or partly on professional experience, applicants must be able to demonstrate that their professional expertise involves paid employment or volunteer roles related to Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Safety and/or leadership, management or team supervision.

English language requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy contains further information regarding English language proficiency requirements. Contact the university for more details.

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
• IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast-track your degree, recognising that your prior study is one way they can do that. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Extended knowledge of theoretical and research principles to analyse contemporary developments in mental health practice.
• The skills to critically identify the complex social, cultural, biological and interpersonal influences on mental health.
• Skills to identify complex mental health information to formulate and implement appropriate assessment, intervention and risk management strategies in real-world settings.
• Demonstrating practical interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity regarding mental health through communication and cultural responsiveness with diverse populations.
• The skills to effectively communicate advanced ideas and concepts on mental health to various audiences and organisations.
• The knowledge and ability to identify values, ethical standards and legislative frameworks relevant to mental health in real-world settings.
• Skills to engage in critical and systematic thinking to solve mental health and wellbeing challenges in diverse settings.
• Knowledge and ability to engage in self-reflective professional practice, consider the impact of their values, beliefs and take appropriate action.
• The ability and skills to examine the effectiveness of their professional practice, identify areas for improvement and implement changes where needed.
• Operate within the boundaries of their professional competence, consult with peers or other relevant sources and refer to relevant mental health practitioners where appropriate.

Career outcomes

Upon completing this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries or take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $33,455 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative annual fee is calculated based on a full-year full-time load of 80 units.

A student’s annual fee may vary per:

• The number of courses studied per trimester.
• 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.