Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
January
March
June
September
Campus
Online
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Mode
Online
Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
This undergraduate certificate has no entry requirements, but applicants must meet minimum age and English language requirements. During your application the University will ask you for some details for reporting purposes. This will not impact your application.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
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None
Aim
The Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health will provide the knowledge and skills that introduce students to the methods and concepts of psychology and counselling with a focus on the relevance to the field of mental health.
Content & Structure
The Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health consists of 4x4.5 unit courses totaling 18 units of study.
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