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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course code: #CRS1201285

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $21,120 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • PSW

    2 Years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    075248M

Highlights
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Chisholm’s unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.

You'll gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development and counselling processes. 

You'll also learn about the legal and ethical frameworks, working with children and youth, intervention strategies, client advocacy and working in aged care.

This program has been designed to meet the growing need for highly trained practitioners in the field. 

With direct input from stakeholders in areas of mental health and AOD, the degree has been developed in close consultation with practitioners, academics, professional bodies and policymakers at both state and federal government levels.

Experienced teachers who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice, plus 400 hours of practical work placement.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,675

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,555
Tuition 1 person $21,120

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

64
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
42
listening
42
writing
42
speaking
42
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading

Academic background and requirement

  • Academic: Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent;
  • A selection interview to demonstrate the capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD; and
  • Complete a written test (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course.

Note: Must be at least 18 years of age at enrolment.

Career opportunities

  • Mental Health Worker
  • Dual Diagnosis Practitioner
  • Welfare Coordinator
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker

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