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.
Courses by study level
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…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 2 or 2.5 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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.…
- 1.5 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 5 or up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- On Campus
- Online
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 …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to consider the following courses as alternatives: Diploma in Community Welfare and WellbeingBachelor of Community Services Supporting those in need is one of the most rewarding…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our suite of undergraduate courses for an alternative course that meets your goals. The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore our Bachelor of Psychological Science as an alternative. Explore the mind and enhance your career with our new Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science. This new…
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
This course is not offered in Trimester 3, 2024. We encourage you to explore the following courses as alternatives: Diploma in Community Welfare and WellbeingBachelor of Community Services Youth and community work is a rapidly growing sector in…
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
In the human and community services sector, research plays a critical role in identifying gaps in service delivery, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing evidence-based policies and interventions. Having a strong understanding of research …
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Bachelor of Psychology with Honours course page. Pursue a career in the diverse and rapidly changing field of psychology with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Psychology with…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 1 trimester full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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,…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
With flexible online delivery, the UNE Graduate Certificate in School Psychology provides you with the specialised practice skills required to work in educational settings. This course is uniquely designed to be studied alongside UNE's Master of …
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2025
- 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…
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- 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…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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 …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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 …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 5 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 2 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Master of Professional Psychology course page. Gain the skills you need to practice as a provisional psychologist with UNE’s Master of Professional Psychology, an accredited…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
If you are seeking to commence this course in 2025, please see the 2025 Master of Psychology (Clinical) course page. Future fit your career in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology by adding advanced clinical skills and the practical…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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…
- 0.5 or 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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 …
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2025
- Online
- On Campus
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…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 1
- 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.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- 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…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- 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…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- Online
- On Campus
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…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2025
- 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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Cale Moloney, Graduate Diploma in Counselling studentFind 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.
- 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 |
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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 |
- 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 |
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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 |
- 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 |
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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 |
- 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 |
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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 |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the…
Growing recognition of the importance of mental health is driving demand for neuroscience specialists. Future-fit yourself with cutting-edge knowledge of brain imaging, diagnostic criteria and the brain-behaviour relationship. Learn from the renowned experts in our Brain Behaviour Research Group.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Master of Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Master of Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Science | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Specialise in organisational public health with the experts at UNE. Develop the strategic planning, policy and information management skills to lead and manage from a One Health perspective. Meet growing demand for organisational public health…
Specialise in organisational public health with the experts at UNE. Develop the strategic planning, policy and information management skills to lead and manage from a One Health perspective. Meet growing demand for organisational public health specialists who have interdisciplinary skillsets.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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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 |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop your understanding of psychology including observing and studying human behaviour. Build skills in modern psychology and the technology related to psychological assessment and testing, as well as approaches to diagnosing and treating mental…
Develop your understanding of psychology including observing and studying human behaviour. Build skills in modern psychology and the technology related to psychological assessment and testing, as well as approaches to diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in a rapidly changing world.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Criminology | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Psychological Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Social Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Professional Psychology | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Master of Psychology (Clinical) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Psychology | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Public health specialists who can respond to rapidly changing environments are in high demand. Hone your skills in strategic planning, policy development, and information management with UNE, emphasising a comprehensive approach to leadership and…
Public health specialists who can respond to rapidly changing environments are in high demand. Hone your skills in strategic planning, policy development, and information management with UNE, emphasising a comprehensive approach to leadership and management in the healthcare sector.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Master of Public Health (One Health) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
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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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Student Experience
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Teaching Quality
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