Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the
Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
- to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
- to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
- to attend an interview, and
- hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in health or social work, plus 1 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting, or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health from UQ, plus 5 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a mental health setting.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
For the
Art Therapy field of study, you'll also need:
- to meet the Art Practice entrance standard, and
- to meet the Clinical Experience entrance standard, and
- to attend an interview, and
- hold a current Blue Card (working with children check) or equivalent professional registration before commencing the program, and retain for the duration of your enrolment in the program.
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Mental Health are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Learn more about student visas
Applications for the Art Therapy stream (only) should be lodged by 31 October of the year prior to commencement, though late applications may be considered.
Art Practice
The art practice requirement can be met be the following means:
- Possession of a recognised Visual Arts Degree plus evidence of demonstrated commitment to art practices in any medium; or
- A recent portfolio of artwork which has been completed with or without formal art training but which demonstrates a commitment to continuing art practice in any medium
Art Portfolio and Written Art Statement
The Portfolio should be a selection of six to ten recent images and/or artworks that you have created over the last 2 years. This can consist of original work or reproductions (i.e. photographs or slide show) in a variety of media. The purpose of the Portfolio is to provide the selection team with evidence of your ongoing art activity, which is a prerequisite of professional art therapy training. Your portfolio should include:
- A maximum of ten pieces of artwork, which may be presented through:
- Original work
- Photos
- Video
- PowerPoint
- The portfolio can also include:
- A description of an exhibition
- Examples of media exposure
- Community art projects
Applications for the Art Therapy stream (only) should be lodged by 31 October of the year prior to commencement, though late applications may be considered.
Art Practice
The art practice requirement can be met be the following means:
- Possession of a recognised Visual Arts Degree plus evidence of demonstrated commitment to art practices in any medium; or
- A recent portfolio of artwork which has been completed with or without formal art training but which demonstrates a commitment to continuing art practice in any medium
Art Portfolio and Written Art Statement
The Portfolio should be a selection of six to ten recent images and/or artworks that you have created over the last 2 years. This can consist of original work or reproductions (i.e. photographs or slide show) in a variety of media. The purpose of the Portfolio is to provide the selection team with evidence of your ongoing art activity, which is a prerequisite of professional art therapy training. Your portfolio should include:
- A maximum of ten pieces of artwork, which may be presented through:
- Original work
- Photos
- Video
- PowerPoint
- The portfolio can also include:
- A description of an exhibition
- Examples of media exposure
- Community art projects
