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Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Employ understandings of the experiences and perceptions of mental wellbeing in the context of family, school and community to contribute to the development and restoration of safe learning environments.
- Create culturally safe learning environments through the use of respectful language and terminology, acknowledging the relationship between culture and wellbeing.
- Participate in cross disciplinary teams to promote universal approaches to wellbeing, demonstrating a functional understanding of mental health systems and community support resources available to schools and individuals.
- Lead school-based teams in the design and implementation of context-specific whole school and person-centred responses to wellbeing needs including strategies for promoting relational advocacy, collaborative conversations and evidence-based practices.
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education career opportunities
After graduation, you'll have the tools you need to identify and manage mental health issues in schools. You'll also have the skills to work for better mental health outcomes for students in government and not-for-profit agencies or educational and mental health organisations.
You could take your career further as a:
- Mental health and wellbeing coordinator
- Special education teacher
- Education consultant
- Mental health advocate or policy writer
- Research program development officer
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students
Estimated fees per year (2026):
Indicative based on 2025 fees
$13,600 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.
Indicative CSP price $2,369 per 60 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
La Trobe Excellence Scholarships - Domestic Students
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Duration of Course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
The application process can vary depending on the course.
Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes.
You can apply for up to eight postgraduate courses. Please list these in order of your preference. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an offer for your highest preference. If you change your mind, you can change your preferences through the application portal.
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If you’ve undertaken study in the past, you may be able to get credit toward your new postgraduate degree. This is called ‘advanced standing’.
Once you’ve enrolled in your course, you can apply for advanced standing by lodging an advanced standing application form.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2025 start dates LTU Term 2 (March 2026), LTU Term 3 (May 2026), LTU Term 4 (July 2026), LTU Term 5 (September 2026) |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Available locations | Online |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2025 fees $13,600 full course duration (per 60 credit points).Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available. Indicative CSP price $2,369 per 60 credit points. Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education
If you are looking to upskill and stay up-to-date with educational best practice, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Education is the perfect opportunity to extend credentials and advance your understanding of the key learning principles.
Through four core subjects, you'll develop your skills in Mental Health, Trauma and Well-being.
This flexible course is designed for people who are working. If you choose to study part-time, you can also pace your learning over one to two years.
If you'd also like the option to further extend your skills, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Education can also provide a fully credited pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Education and the Master of Education.
You'll learn how to :
- Recognise and support the mental health and wellbeing needs of students
- Create culturally safe learning environments, acknowledging the relationship between culture and wellbeing.
- Design and implement whole school and person-centred responses to wellbeing needs and evidence-based practices.
- Apply universal approaches to wellbeing and gain an understanding of mental health systems and community support resources available to schools and individuals.
Students will need to have satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and online meeting programs such as Zoom. These platforms will be used throughout the course and in assessment tasks.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
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