Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Gain a strong foundation in child and adolescent mental health.
Course overview
VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health will give you a strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.
This graduate certificate features a contemporary curriculum designed by mental health experts. Upon completion, you can continue your studies to gain the Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
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.
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
16th March, 2026
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26th October, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete the following four units:
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment
- 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 two years of approved work experience.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This graduate certificate will help you build a strong foundation in child and adolescent mental health so you can collaborate with them, their families, carers, educators and communities to deliver better mental health outcomes. You can apply your skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches in child and adolescent mental health to a range of educational, therapeutic, community and clinical settings.
Upon completion, you can continue studying and gain your Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Fees and CSP
Total cost for four units in 2026: $3,484 (Commonwealth Supported Places)
Total cost for four units in 2026: $11,480 (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.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place where the government pays for part of your unit fees. This is a subsidy, not a loan, so you do not need to pay it back. Your remaining fees may also be eligible for FEE-HELP. Limited places available.
