Make a difference in the growing field of mental health

In the dynamic field of mental health, the study of human psychological wellbeing, professionals continuously navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. With awareness of the importance of mental health increasing rapidly and advancements in innovative approaches and methodology, professionals who are flexible and can embrace change will be able to safeguard their success and make a meaningful difference.

A range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in mental health are available at UNE, each designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you will need to excel in this dynamic field. With a focus on evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary approaches, our mental health offerings prepare you to address the evolving needs of individuals and communities both now and in the future.

The majority of UNE students opt for online study, joining a community of experienced adults who work together to build practical networks they can use in the future. Our on-campus students benefit from accommodation, sports facilities and diverse support services. Whether full-time or part-time, you can study over three trimesters, offering flexibility around your responsibilities.

Whether you pursue a career in counselling, therapy or other areas of the health sector, UNE’s mental health offerings will equip you for success in meeting the growing demand for mental health professionals. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore UNE’s study options related to mental health.

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Be ready to adapt to the challenges of the rapidly changing world of science and technology with UNE's Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Our course is an ideal foundation if you are interested in health and medical research, or you are fascinated…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion, and enable people to flourish. UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Community Services will enable you to develop the skills to empower…

Duration
  • 2 or 2.5 or 3 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Do you want to understand more about what drives human behaviour? Gain in-depth knowledge of the scientific study of human behaviour, as well as research and analytical experience, with UNE's innovative Bachelor of Psychological Science.…

Duration
  • 1.5 or 3 years full-time
  • Up to 5 or up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's conditionally-accredited Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with …

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Explore the social contexts of welfare, community service and health work with UNE’s Diploma of Community Welfare and Wellbeing. Build on your existing industry experience, vocational qualifications, or interest in welfare and community service work …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Supporting those in need is one of the most rewarding career pathways you can pursue. Along with a wide range of job options, working in health and social care can bring a sense of fulfilment, especially if you want to make a difference to the lives …

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for people from a broad range of backgrounds who want to begin developing skills for future careers or further study. Designed in response to rapid workplace and…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Explore the mind and enhance your career with our new Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science. This new program has been specifically designed for those who want a basic grounding in the field but are not necessarily considering a career…

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Youth and community work is a rapidly growing sector in Australia and working in this field provides the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our new Undergraduate Certificate in Youth and Community Work is designed to help you…

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • Online

Pursue a career in the diverse and rapidly changing field of psychology with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Psychology with Honours. Graduate with eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist, which will set you on the pathway to…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • Online

The Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience at UNE is ideal if you're looking for a postgraduate qualification that allows you to explore a rapidly developing field of neuroscience, upskill, prepare for the future and advance your career. Our…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, and the need for collaboration among multiple sectors to promote optimal health outcomes for all. By recognising the interconnectedness of these three fields,…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Whether you are new to professional counselling or want to safeguard your career with an industry-recognised qualification, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Counselling gives you real-world skills and knowledge, underpinned by a strong philosophical…

Duration
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Are you looking for a flexible, contemporary postgraduate course that will allow you to explore the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience?   In addition to being one of the fastest growing fields of human physiology, neuroscience has many…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • Online

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Develop the skills you need to pivot in your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Our course is ideal for people who have completed a degree in any discipline who are interested in a career in professional psychology, but who do not …

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 5 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

The One Health concept focuses on the holistic, connected approach to health, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Today, we understand much more about infectious diseases than we did pre-2020. We know that…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic…

Duration
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Embrace the world of neuroscience and human behaviour, and be ready to respond to challenges and new discoveries in this exciting field of research and therapy. Develop an advanced understanding of neural processes and how these drive behaviour and…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Gain the skills you need to practice as a provisional psychologist with UNE’s Master of Professional Psychology, an accredited fifth year degree on the 5+1 internship pathway to General Registration as a psychologist. Our flexibly-delivered,…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • Online

Future fit your career in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology by adding advanced clinical skills and the practical training necessary to pursue an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology. UNE's accredited Master of…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

One Health is a rapidly emerging discipline in public health, representing a multidisciplinary approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Examining these connections can help us to identify the root…

Duration
  • 0.5 or 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Build on your existing knowledge and passion for social justice and human rights with practical experience and flexibly delivered case-based learning. Gain the skills necessary to address barriers, inequality and injustices faced by marginalised and …

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Embrace your passion for person-centred clinical practice and pursue research excellence in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology. UNE’s PhD in Clinical Psychology prepares you to provide high-quality clinical services as a registered…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
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The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own  4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a  Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your  mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

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Being guided towards personal and professional growth by the unit coordinators has been a unique, invaluable aspect of studying this degree through UNE.

Cale Moloney, Graduate Diploma in Counselling student

Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Mental Health

Working in the field of mental health can bring significant fulfilment as you positively impact individuals' wellbeing. With rising demand for mental health professionals and a need for innovative approaches, ensure the longevity and growth of your career by specialising in mental health at UNE.

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Aboriginal Community Care
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's community service experts will help you develop skills in counselling, community development, and crisis intervention and prevention. Be future-fit for the evolving field of community care for Indigenous people that is focused on…

UNE's community service experts will help you develop skills in counselling, community development, and crisis intervention and prevention. Be future-fit for the evolving field of community care for Indigenous people that is focused on culturally appropriate and community-led care.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Aged Care
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's community care experts will help you develop the transferable knowledge and practical skills to prepare for a role in the aged care industry. Explore ageing from a theoretical perspective and learn to employ a person-centred framework in…

UNE's community care experts will help you develop the transferable knowledge and practical skills to prepare for a role in the aged care industry. Explore ageing from a theoretical perspective and learn to employ a person-centred framework in your practice, ready to succeed in this growing field.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Children and Young People
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's expertise in community services and develop the analytical, planning and evaluation skills to work in the field of community care. Prepare practically for your career and develop strategies for working with children and young…

Benefit from UNE's expertise in community services and develop the analytical, planning and evaluation skills to work in the field of community care. Prepare practically for your career and develop strategies for working with children and young people in a caring profession.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Work Specialist Course Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate in Youth and Community Work Specialist Course Undergraduate
Community Welfare and Wellbeing
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Develop your ability to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community with UNE's highly regarded social work and community teaching team. Become future-fit for the rapidly changing world of welfare that is forecast to focus on equity…

Develop your ability to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community with UNE's highly regarded social work and community teaching team. Become future-fit for the rapidly changing world of welfare that is forecast to focus on equity and resilience.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Specialist Course Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Work Specialist Course Undergraduate
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Specialist Course Postgraduate
Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing Specialist Course Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Specialist Course Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development Specialisation Undergraduate
Counselling
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course

Benefit from UNE’s established reputation in counselling and develop your listening and communication skills. Study recent, evidence-based, techniques and therapeutic approaches and be prepared for the challenges you’ll face in your counselling career. Explore the integration of tech into the field.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Psychological Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Science Major Undergraduate
Master of Counselling Specialist Course Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Counselling Specialist Course Postgraduate
Criminal Corrections
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's experienced educators will help you learn about human behaviour and develop the interpersonal skills you need to protect your role in the criminal justice system. Prepare for a rewarding future in a field that is ever-evolving as new…

UNE's experienced educators will help you learn about human behaviour and develop the interpersonal skills you need to protect your role in the criminal justice system. Prepare for a rewarding future in a field that is ever-evolving as new initiatives in rehabilitation are researched.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Disability
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Learn from UNE’s expert educators and develop the essential knowledge and nurturing skills required to apply a person-centred approach to assisting those with a disability, as well as their families and carers. Future proof yourself and prepare for…

Learn from UNE’s expert educators and develop the essential knowledge and nurturing skills required to apply a person-centred approach to assisting those with a disability, as well as their families and carers. Future proof yourself and prepare for a career in which you will be in high demand.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate
Environmental Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Gain the advanced knowledge you need to become an expert in environmental public health with UNE. Develop multi-disciplinary analytical and research skillsets in the One Health approach and meet demand for experts in public health ready to tackle…

Gain the advanced knowledge you need to become an expert in environmental public health with UNE. Develop multi-disciplinary analytical and research skillsets in the One Health approach and meet demand for experts in public health ready to tackle issues such as climate change and natural hazards.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) Specialist Course Postgraduate
Global Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Become an expert in the rapidly developing field of global public health with UNE. Using the interdisciplinary One Health approach, build the research, collaboration and communication skills needed to succeed as you prepare to face disease outbreaks …

Become an expert in the rapidly developing field of global public health with UNE. Using the interdisciplinary One Health approach, build the research, collaboration and communication skills needed to succeed as you prepare to face disease outbreaks and environmental hazards at a global level.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) Minor Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) Specialist Course Postgraduate
Mental Health
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course

Learn from UNE’s highly regarded mental health academics and be introduced to recent and future advancements in the study of emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. With UNE, you’ll build the practical and research skills needed in the fast-changing worlds of science, research and education.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Community Services Minor Undergraduate

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Careers in Mental Health

By studying mental health at UNE, you will develop a versatile skillset that is in high demand across various careers and industries. As acknowledgement of the importance of mental health continues to grow, adaptable and innovative professionals with expertise in this field are sought after in diverse settings.

  • Community development officer
    Work with communities to identify needs, implement programs and facilitate social change.
  • Youth worker
    Support and empower young people through mentoring, counselling and facilitating positive development opportunities.
  • Program coordinator
    Plan, implement and manage social programs and initiatives aimed at addressing specific needs or issues.
  • Social worker
    Provide support and assistance to individuals, families and communities facing various social challenges.
  • Rehabilitation counsellor
    Assist individuals with disabilities or injuries in overcoming barriers and achieving personal and vocational goals.
  • Human resources manager
    Oversee the recruitment, training and development of employees within an organisation.
  • Market research analyst
    Collect and analyse data to help organisations understand consumer behaviour and make informed business decisions.
  • Policy analyst
    Research and analyse social issues to develop policies and strategies for government agencies and non-profit organisations.

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