Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice - 233611

Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice

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Health and Recreation

Gain a strong foundation in psychology before specialising in mental health practice. Learn evidence-based approaches and collaborate with professionals to prepare for roles across mental health and community settings.

Full time

Course Fee

CSP/$11000 (1st year contribution)

Griffith University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

4 years Full time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

In this vertical degree, you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, development, biological, cognitive, social, and organisational psychology. You’ll build on this broad knowledge base with studies in the growing specialist area of mental health practice. Learn the latest evidence-based research and specialised knowledge about health services for people with mental illness and 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. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Bachelor of Psychological Science courses are conducted at the Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) and Master of Mental Health Practice courses are conducted online (with in-field professional placement).

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

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ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Community support worker, peer support worker, disability worker, housing officer, police liaison officer and other mental health support roles.

Membership

As a Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate, you will be eligible for affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

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