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Master of Forensic Mental Health
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Masters on mental health practice and research in forensic settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Forensic Mental Health to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in One-year full-time course. Modules: forensic mental health
- Explanations of crime and victimology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Mental health support worker
- Clinical assistant
- Care and residential support worker
- Community support worker
- Policy officer
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Further study (PhD
- Clinical doctorate)
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course. Modules: forensic mental health
- Explanations of crime and victimology
- Clinical research methods
- Research and professional skills
- Contemporary issues in mental health
- Theory and application
- A specialist psychology essay and a research project or dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree or higher from a recognised institution
- With related prior study or professional experience where required by the program
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree, Relevant bachelor degree for specialist programs, Approved equivalent professional qualification where accepted
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19
- PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47
- ISLPR 3+ each skill
- Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate if completed
- English language evidence
- Passport
- Program-specific documents such as portfolio
- audition
- interview evidence
- CV or research proposal where required
How to apply
- Choose the degree in Griffith Degree Finder
- Check academic and English entry requirements
- Prepare certified academic transcripts and English evidence
- Apply through Griffith International Online Application System or an authorised representative
- Accept the offer and arrange payment through the official process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith Sciences |
| Department | School of Environment and Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 160 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2026
Apply by
8 Feb 2027
86 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
21 Jun 2027
219 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 8 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $50 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19, PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47, ISLPR 3+ each skill, Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47.