Master of Mental Health (MMH)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5151
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year (Art Therapy field of study); January 31 in the year of commencement (Psychotherapy field of study).
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Medicine
Email: med.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 334 64922
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5151
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching Location
Herston
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
- to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
- to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
- to attend an interview, and
- hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
CRICOS Code: 031212J
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year (Art Therapy field of study); November 30 of the previous year (Psychotherapy field of study).
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Mental Health?
The Master of Mental Health provides systematic training designed to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to contemporary mental health practice. Candidates receive advanced training in a variety of evidence based interventions and the theoretical principles that underpin them. Teaching is provided by highly experienced practitioners and/or researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and/or professional practice. Students have the opportunity to undertake both structured and independent learning assignments and study in a flexible environment that respects concurrent professional commitments. The mode of study and the location where courses are offered will vary depending on the field of study chosen. Please refer to the entry information for fields of study for more information. This is particularly important for international students as on and off campus requirements vary between fields of study.
What you can study
Domestic students undertake the program on a part-time basis over a minimum of 2 years. International students may only undertake the program on a full-time basis over 1.5 years.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Mental Health.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Mental Health
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year (Art Therapy field of study); January 31 in the year of commencement (Psychotherapy field of study).
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
- to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
- to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
- to attend an interview, and
- hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
Additional application requirements
Applications for the Art Therapy stream (only) should be lodged by 31 October of the year prior to commencement, though late applications may be considered.Art PracticeThe art practice requirement can be met be the following means:Possession of a recognised Visual Arts Degree plus evidence of demonstrated commitment to art practices in any medium; orA recent portfolio of artwork which has been completed with or without formal art training but which demonstrates a commitment to continuing art practice in any mediumArt Portfolio and Written Art StatementThe Portfolio should be a selection of six to ten recent images and/or artworks that you have created over the last 2 years. This can consist of original work or reproductions (i.e. photographs or slide show) in a variety of media. The purpose of the Portfolio is to provide the selection team with evidence of your ongoing art activity, which is a prerequisite of professional art therapy training. Your portfolio should include:A maximum of ten pieces of artwork, which may be presented through:Original workPhotosVideoPowerPointThe portfolio can also include:A description of an exhibitionExamples of media exposureCommunity art projects
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 031212J
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year (Art Therapy field of study); November 30 of the previous year (Psychotherapy field of study).
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Mental Health
Careers
This program is designed to enhance the skills of the mental health professional workforce. It is anticipated that successful graduates would have enhanced employability and opportunities for advancement. The Art Therapy stream meets the requirements for professional registration with ANZACATA, the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association. The Psychotherapy stream is recognised by a variety of associations and registration board as an advanced qualification in mental health allowing specialist practice. It is recommended that students check with their own associations or registration bodies for further information. Graduates are also able to become members of a variety of psychotherapy and counselling associations as specialist practitioners should they choose.
Program rules for the Master of Mental Health
To complete the Master of Mental Health
To graduate with a Master of Mental Health a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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