Victoria University

Master of Mental Health Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Deepen your mental health expertise and strengthen your capacity to lead change. Develop evidence-based approaches to care, collaboration and research that build on your existing professional practice.

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Course overview

Bring deeper understanding to the people you support and greater influence to the services they rely on. Victoria University’s online Master of Mental Health helps allied health and social care professionals extend their expertise through contemporary, person-centred approaches to mental health.

Explore recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care and the biological, psychological, social and cultural factors influencing wellbeing. Develop your understanding of mental health across the lifespan, alongside assessment, psychological therapies and addictive behaviours.

Strengthen your ability to collaborate with individuals, families, carers and professionals across disciplines. Critically evaluate research and investigate a significant practice issue through a research project, developing findings that can inform your work and contribute to service improvement.

Complete 12 units online over two years part-time, studying one subject at a time through VU’s seven-week Block Model. Learn through scenarios and case studies as you build capabilities relevant to your professional role and pursue opportunities in program leadership, mental health services, policy or consultancy.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $2,870
Intake
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
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What you will study

To attain the Master of Mental Health, students must complete 144 credit points, consisting of 11 core units and one elective unit.

Core units

Complete the following units:

  • Recovery-Oriented Mental Health​
  • Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health​
  • Effective Trauma-Informed Care
  • Mental Health Foundations
  • Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health​
  • Mental Health in Later Life
  • Psychological Therapies​​
  • Evidence and Research for Practice
  • Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours​
  • Assessment in Mental Health​
  • Research Project​

Electives

Select one elective unit:

  • Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment​
  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Mental Health​

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.
  • A Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
  • A Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

VU's 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 topics such as 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 Master of Mental Health from VU.

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: From $34,840 up to $34,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 12 units.

Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.

Student Testimonials

Emma Longuet

Emma Longuet

The flexibility, relevance and opportunity that VU Online brings to higher education are testaments to excellence in teaching and learning.

Amanda Frape

Amanda Frape

I am receiving a lot of support from my facilitators and my Student Success Advisor, who boosts my confidence and self-esteem.

Maxwell Gratton

Maxwell Gratton

It was personally satisfying to connect and collaborate with a range of industry professionals. Many have become valuable work contacts, some even lifelong friends and career mentors.