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About the course
The 100% online Master of Youth Mental Health is designed to strengthen the youth mental health workforce through evidence-based, practice-focused learning co-designed with Orygen. It develops a deep understanding of the biological, psychological and social factors that shape youth mental health, and supports learners to design targeted, evidence-informed strategies that improve outcomes. The course is built for working professionals, offering flexible online study and options to pursue either coursework or research pathways.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced expertise in youth mental health research and contemporary clinical and community approaches to supporting young people experiencing mental ill-health. The course builds skills in engaging effectively with young people from diverse communities and translating evidence into targeted strategies for prevention, support and treatment. Learners strengthen their capacity to apply bio-psycho-social frameworks to real-world youth mental health challenges across service settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply specialised youth mental health expertise across community, education, and clinical contexts to improve services and programs for young people. The qualification supports career advancement for health professionals and people-focused service practitioners working in youth support, mental health service delivery, program design and evaluation. It may also benefit those seeking roles involving evidence-informed youth mental health strategy, engagement and workforce capability development.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
