Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health

The Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health gives you access to expert knowledge and the latest theory, research and evidence-based approaches in this specialised and rapidly-evolving area of mental health.

Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader in youth mental health research and knowledge translation - this course provides a comprehensive understanding of development in young people. You will discuss the impacts of psychotic, non-psychotic, behavioural and mood disorders, learn best-practice engagement, assessment and intervention approaches and enhance your existing abilities when working with young people in a therapeutic or clinical context.

The course is valuable for healthcare professionals working in a range of clinical and community settings. You will learn alongside a diverse group of peers while gaining insights relevant to your own practice.

Delivered online, this two year, part-time course provides the flexibility and support needed for busy professionals to fit study around existing work commitments.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for health professionals and teachers working across a range of community and clinical settings who are looking to enhance or focus their skills and capacity to work with young people in creative ways. It's of particular relevance to:

• Psychiatrists
• General practitioners
• Psychologists
• Nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Social workers
• Youth workers
• Teachers.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course aims

Orygen estimates that one million young Australians experience mental ill-health and there is high demand for skilled practitioners to meet this need. The course is designed to strengthen the mental health workforce nationally and internationally. As a graduate, you will be well-placed to pursue career opportunities in the field and be able to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of young people.

Pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health is part of a suite of related courses. It’s easy to turn a Graduate Certificate into a Masters, or to enrol in a Masters and leave with a Graduate Diploma.

• Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health (one year part-time)
• Master of Youth Mental Health (three years part-time)

You may also be interested in the Graduate Certificate in Managing Youth Self-Harm and Suicide.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

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  with no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  79+

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  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  64+

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  with no communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  176+

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  with no skill less than 169

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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