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Master of Mental Health

Masters.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for allied health and social care professionals, the Master of Mental Health builds advanced capability to help improve how mental health services are designed and delivered in Australia. You’ll engage with contemporary research and policy, strengthen clinical and theoretical foundations, and develop leadership and management skills for system improvement. Delivered exclusively online in shorter units across multiple study periods each year, it supports flexible part-time study in mental health practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue enhanced roles across mental health services, particularly in leadership, management and service improvement contexts. The course supports development for positions involving mental health assessment, care planning, and implementation of psychological strategies within stepped-care settings. Opportunities may exist in community and public mental health services, allied health and social care organisations, and program coordination or quality and transformation roles. This is a Master coursework qualification in health sciences focused on mental health practice.


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

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2 years

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January, March, May, July, August, October

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Online
SCU Online

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1209130

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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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