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Course structure
The Master of Youth Mental Health requires the successful completion of 150 credit points.
- 100 credit points of Compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Capstone subjects
- 25 credit points of Core subjects
Subject Options
Year 1 - 75 points
In Year 1, students will complete six compulsory subjects for a total of 75 credit points.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90121 | Development in Young People | Online Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| PSYT90122 | Mental Ill-health in Young People 1 | Online Term 5 (Online) |
12.5 |
| PSYT90123 | Foundations of Youth Mental Health |
Online Term 2 (Online)
Online Term 6 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| PSYT90124 | Engaging and Assessing Young People | Online Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| PSYT90125 | Mental Ill-health in Young People 2 |
Online Term 2 (Online)
Online Term 6 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| PSYT90126 | Early Intervention in Mental Health | Online Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
Year 2 - 75 points
In Year 2, students will complete 25 points of compulsory subjects, 25 points of capstone subjects and 25 points of core subjects.
Compulsory subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90127 | Psychosocial Interventions with Youth | Online Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| PSYT90128 | Inclusive Youth Mental Health Practice | Online Term 5 (Online) |
12.5 |
Capstone subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90129 | Youth Mental Health Capstone Part 1 |
Online Term 2 (Online)
Online Term 5 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| PSYT90130 | Youth Mental Health Capstone Part 2 |
Online Term 3 (Online)
Online Term 6 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Core subjects (25 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90131 | Youth Mental Health Services |
Online Term 3 (Online)
Online Term 5 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| PSYT90132 | Early Psychosis in Young People |
Online Term 4 (Online)
Online Term 6 (Online)
|
12.5 |
OR
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90133 | Youth Mental Health Research Project 1 | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| PSYT90134 | Youth Mental Health Research Project 2 | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
Students seeking to undertake the course over a longer period are recommended to meet with a course advisor to confirm subject offerings and sequencing.
Last updated: 19 December 2025