Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice
Griffith University
CRICOS provider number: 00233E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12076
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
In this integrated double degree, you'll gain a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, development, biological, cognitive, social, and organisational psychology. You'll then build on this broad knowledge base with studies in the growing specialist area of mental health practice. You'll extend your knowledge of psychological services as they apply to mental illness. You'll learn the latest evidence-based research and specialised knowledge about health services for people with mental illness. You'll collaborate with consumers, carers, and mental health professionals in your studies so that you're prepared for a profession in various settings where mental health knowledge is essential. You'll undertake a professional practice placement within the field of mental health as part of this degree.
Note: Bachelor of Psychological Science courses are conducted at the Gold Coast and Master of Mental Health Practice courses are conducted online.
Areas of study
Psychology, community health.
Career opportunities
You’ll be ready for a range of opportunities in the health workforce such as community support worker, peer support worker, disability worker, housing officer, police liaison officer, and other mental health support roles.
Practical experience
Students are required to complete a period of supervised training or advanced skill development within an organisational setting. Visit the Griffith University website for professional practice requirements.
Professional recognition
Affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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