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 | Sylvia Neubacher |
Course Duration | Full-time 12 months, part-time from 18 months |
Delivery Method | Online study |
Academic Requirements |
An Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in a relevant field, such as nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or related health care roles. Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis from other disciplines such as social sciences, liberal arts or education, and must include a 500-word personal statement articulating the applicant’s motivations, goals and how their background prepares them for the program. OR An overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in a relevant health sciences field, such as mursing, psychology, social work, counselling or related health care roles. Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis from other disciplines such as social sciences, liberal arts or education, and must include a 500-word personal statement articulating the applicant’s motivations, goals and how their backrgound prepares them for the program. The Mental Health Program may require an interview as part of the application process, particularly for: |
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 | Domestic $22,000 International $27,200 *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’sFees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
Non-Tuition Fees | More about non-tuition fees |
CRICOS Course Code | 0100334 |
CRICOS Provider Number | 03233C |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Note: Not all core subjects are offered in each semester. Please consult the timetable or Student Services for advice.