Graduate Diploma
(Mental Health)
The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health offers a holistic perspective on mental health and wellness, delivered in a compassionate and contemplative learning environment.
Contemplative online education – practice self-care while providing compassionate care to others, experience personal development while studying mental health online. Our Mental Health program offers students an embodied, holistic educational experience, with a focus on contemplation, ethics and compassion – unlike any other online Mental Health education offered in Australia and is designed for health professionals interested in making a difference to the lives of people experiencing mental illness, whilst taking care of their own wellbeing.
Mindful and contemplative professional practices are now recognised to be leading the way in personal wellness, while facilitating the mental health recovery of others.
All our courses combine leading-edge professional skills with contemplative, ethical and compassionate personal development and it is these embodied, holistic learning foundations that sets apart education at NTI from other postgraduate education providers.
Course Overview
| Head of Program | Dr Susan Sumskis |
| Course Duration | Full-time 12 months, part-time from 18 months |
| Delivery Method | Online study |
| Academic Requirements |
Bachelor degree with a major in a relevant field, such as health sciences, social sciences, liberal arts, or education (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript) OR a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health (demonstrated through the provision of academic transcript). |
| English Language Requirements |
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English will need to meet our English Language Requirements. Please note: Although this course does not directly lead to a registration as a health professional, on completion of this course, those wishing to register as a health professional in Australia will also need to satisfy the AHPRA requirement of an overall IELTS score of 7. |
| Related Courses | Master of Mental Health Graduate Certificate in Mental Health |
| Tuition Fees 2022 | Domestic $17,200 International $21,600 *A one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies, payable once you have been accepted into a course. Applies to Mental Health students only. *FEE-HELP available to eligible Australian citizens Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI’s Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
| Tuition Fees 2023 | Domestic $20,800 International $26,000 *A one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies, payable once you have been accepted into a course. Applies to Mental Health students only. *FEE-HELP available to eligible Australian citizens Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI’s Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
| Non-Tuition Fees | More about non-tuition fees |
| CRICOS Course Code | 0100334 |
| CRICOS Provider Number | 03233C |
Course Structure
The course can be completed within two (2) semesters of full-time study and three (3) or more semesters of part-time study. The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health qualification requires the completion of 8 subjects (for a total of 48 credit points).
Core Subjects
Note: Not all core subjects are offered in each semester. Please consult the timetable or Student Services for advice.