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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

Graduate Certificate.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Mental Health is a fully online course for allied health and social care professionals seeking specialist knowledge and improved employment outcomes in mental health. You will study four core units covering contemporary mental health research and policy, developed with input from clinical and academic experts. The course strengthens clinical capabilities and theoretical understanding for current and emerging practice in mental health at graduate certificate level.

Career outcome

This graduate certificate supports professional development for practitioners working with mental health consumers across health and social care settings. Graduates may use the qualification to strengthen capability for roles involving mental health support, service delivery, and recovery-oriented practice in community, acute, and multidisciplinary environments. It can also provide a pathway to further postgraduate study and advancement in mental health-focused positions within health sciences.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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8 months

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January, March, May, July, August, October

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Online
SCU Online

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1008133

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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