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Postgraduate GRF-FMH-MAS-2023
Master of Forensic Mental Health
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.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
11
Price
From
$33,000
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 02 Jul 23
- 22 Oct 23
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
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Degree details
Knowledge
Graduates of this Masters Degree (Coursework) will have:
- a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in forensic mental health.
- knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to forensic mental health.
Skills
Graduates of this Masters Degree (Coursework) will have:
- cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on forensic mental health theory and professional practice
- cognitive and technical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex forensic mental health problems, concepts and theories and to apply established relevant theories to different bodies of knowledge or operational practice in forensic mental health services.
- cognitive and technical skills to generate and evaluate complex contemporary forensic mental health ideas and concepts at an abstract level
- communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to key stakeholder groups in the forensic mental health field.
- technical and communication skills to theorise, design, analyse and evaluate about evidence-based policies that contribute to forensic mental health practice
Application of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates of this Masters Degree (Coursework) will demonstrate the application of knowledge & skills:
- (with initiative) to new situations in professional forensic mental health practice and/or for further learning
- high level personal autonomy and accountability
- to plan and execute a substantial research-based project
Higher education
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Forensic Mental Health course, a student must hold:
- a three-year Bachelor degree in a related field (Psychology, Nursing, Criminology, Social Work or other mental health-related discipline)from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale)
- OR a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).
English Proficiency Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
- OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
- OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- OR an overall score of 68 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with a minimum of 60 in all Communicative Skills.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Students who successfully complete the following program will progress directly to their Griffith degree program:
Griffith Academic English Direct Entry Program
The above requirements are HIGHER than those stipulated in University policy. Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following policy for further information:
Griffith University may award credit for prior learning. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning at the postgraduate level by lodging a credit transfer application form. For further information and a copy of the form, please contact Griffith University.
This degree is delivered in collaboration with Queensland Health's Forensic Mental Health Service to provide postgraduate professional training for current or future forensic mental health practitioners, including nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. It also provides an extension to undergraduate degrees in nursing, applied science, criminology and criminal justice, and applied psychology. The degree provides advanced training to enhance and develop specialist skills and knowledge to work more effectively with the forensic mental health population. You will gain a thorough understanding of research-based knowledge in forensic mental health and how it is applied in practice.
Award Requirements
To be eligible for the award of Master of Forensic Mental Health (MForMentH), a student must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:
- gain 80 credit points for the core subjects and
- gain 40 credit points for elective subjects
- the maximum period for completing this program is 5 years.
When you have completed your final session of study, OUA students should notify Griffith University of their intention to graduate with the award of Master of Forensic Mental Health. Please contact Griffith (OUA) Services on oua-services@griffith.edu.au.
Changes in 2021:
Structure change:
- Students need to complete 7 Core subjects (including 1 Research subject) and 4 electives.
- CCJ711 - Forensic Mental Health Legislation and Policies has been removed as a Core subject. Students who have completed this subject need to complete only 3 electives.
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