About the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

Make a difference in your community's mental health.

As we respond to the challenges of a changing world, mental health is in the spotlight. Rapid changes to our social fabric have created significant challenges for individuals and their communities. All elements of our healthcare system urgently need professionals with skills and expertise to promote individual and community mental health.

La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health has been carefully designed to meet that need and give you a deeper understanding of mental health theory and clinical practice. In this course, you will develop vital assessment skills and practical skills to support clients and patients with mental health concerns.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Applicants must be registered as a practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

OR be a member of a profession where mental health skills can be utilised and membership of a professional association is current.

OR Working as a professional with demonstrated evidence of the application of mental health skills is incorporated into their role via CV and supporting letter.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

 

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree in health-related degree (or equivalent).

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$13 200 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.