Found 9 related courses for Griffith University Postgraduate Psychology and Philosophy Degrees

Support the mental health needs of your community

Get set for a career in mental health support. Designed for work in community settings, such as nursing, rehabilitation, police liaison, housing, or disability support. Delve into evidence-based research, and collaborate with carers.

Crime, the causes of crime, and justice

Gain an overview of the theory, research methodology, and the workings of the criminal justice system. Study crime analysis, mapping, intelligence, forensic mental health, prevention, and law and behaviour to work in criminal justice fields.

Contemporary criminological theory in practice

Deepen your knowledge of the justice system and gain insight into key policy debates and contemporary research methods. Graduates find roles in criminal justice related fields such as crime prevention, community health and local government.

This degree is a collaboration with the Queensland Health Department's School of Mental Health

Become a highly valued forensic mental health specialist able to practise at an advanced level. Study assessment, legislation and policies, research and evaluation. Examine interventions with offenders, justice and crime, law and behaviour.

Become a recognised forensic mental health specialist

Gain a broad knowledge of forensic mental health and its overlap with the criminal justice system and mental health services. For psychologists, social workers, nurses and psychiatrists to be able to practice at an advanced level.

Understand rehabilitation in theory and practice

Work as a rehabilitation counsellor, perhaps in government, insurance, private or not-for-profit rehabilitation services. Put your theory into practice through fieldwork, and applied counselling and research methods.

Become a mental health support specialist

Develop specialised knowledge, and effective support practices. Get set for work in community settings, such as nursing, rehabilitation, police liaison, housing, or disability support. Delve into evidence-based research, and complete a placement.

Engage with suicide intervention and prevention

Whether you’re dealing with suicide in a practical or academic context, you’ll have a scientific and theoretical basis to work from. Apply your knowledge to research, policy and planning, in areas like health, education, and law enforcement.

Specialise in suicide intervention and prevention

Explore the historical and sociological development of the complexities of suicide. Compare different intervention and prevention methods. Understand the importance of scientific enquiry and the development and assessment of suicidal behaviour.