Advancing psychology and mental health for a changing world
Addressing today’s youth mental health crisis is one of the most complex health challenges.
Nearly 40% of 16-24-year-old people experience a mental health condition.
Watch how Dominic Dwyer, Research Fellow, is using his postgraduate education and digital technology to advance predictive models to improve the health outcomes of young people at risk of psychosis and other mental health conditions.
*Impact story reference: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2020-2022) National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Australia.
Our programs prepare you to work with patients, support mental wellbeing, and drive change in communities. Our collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Hospital as lead partners in the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing reflects our commitment to improving mental health support across Victoria.
Whether you’re aiming to enhance your expertise or shift your career focus, there’s a course to match your goals and schedule.
Professional entry psychology courses
Provides psychology graduates with training in the skills required to meet the core competencies outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Upon completion, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice, sit the National Psychology Exam and progress to full registration as a psychologist. 2 years full-time. On campus (Parkville).
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), this course provides the required subjects for graduates to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia, as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical neuropsychology specialisation. 2 years full-time. On campus (Parkville).
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), this course provides the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia, as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical psychology specialisation. 2 years full-time. On campus (Parkville).
Develop practical skills in the applications of psychology and employ them in the world of business; government; the non-profit sector; marketing, consumer and social research; and health. 18 months full-time. On campus (Parkville).
Pathway psychology courses
Designed to build on the knowledge and skills attained in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology. It is also the recommended pathway for students wishing to undertake a higher research degree in Psychology to pursue a career in psychological research.
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), this course is designed for graduates of other disciplines interested in changing career direction and qualifying as a registered psychologist, or those with an interest in psychology. 1 year full-time / 3 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Mental health courses for professionals
Explore the latest cutting-edge theoretical concepts in psychiatry and their relationship to clinical practice. Develop a broad understanding of the cultural and sociocultural differences that exist in our community and geographical region, and their relationship to individuals and mental illness. 1 year full-time / 3 years part-time. Online.
Created for specialist nurses with excellence in mental health, the course is based on the National Framework for Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Education developed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing. 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time. Online.
Gain knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services. 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Gain knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services. 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time, online.
Gain knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services. 1 year part-time, online.
Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader of research in the field – this is the only graduate program in Australia dedicated entirely to youth mental health. 3 years part-time. Online.
Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader of research in the field – learn best-practice engagement, assessment and intervention approaches when working with young people in a therapeutic or clinical context. 2 years part-time. Online.
Developed in close consultation with Orygen – a global leader of research in the field – learn best-practice engagement, assessment and intervention approaches when working with young people in a therapeutic or clinical context. 1 year part-time, online.
Why study psychology and mental health with us?
- #1 University in Australia for Psychology and #21 in the world (QS World University Rankings by subject 2025/QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Benefit from industry links and research networks, including The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Orygen, and the Phoenix Australia Centre for Post-traumatic Mental Health
- #1 university in Australia and #20 in the world for Medical and Health (Times Higher Education 2025 World University Rankings).
Looking for personalised advice?
Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.
Michael Diamond, Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Michael was working as a pharmaceutical sales representative a few years after graduating from a medical science degree. His time speaking with clinicians made him re-evaluate where he wanted his life to go, which was to make a positive impact on people. Michael knew that was possible with psychology, and so enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology to begin his pathway to become a registered psychologist.