Master of Forensic Mental Health
Master of Forensic Mental Health
Overview Explore the ways our criminal justice and mental health systems interact. Forensic mental health services assess and treat people with mental health problems who have a history of or are at risk of criminal offending. Professionals in this field might also work in civil legal settings, such as the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Explore the ways our criminal justice and mental health systems interact. Forensic mental health services assess and treat people with mental health problems who have a history of or are at risk of criminal offending. Professionals in this field might also work in civil legal settings, such as the family court. Forensic mental health is a major consideration for professionals in a range of fields, including medicine, law, nursing, criminology, psychology, occupational therapy and social work.
The Master of Forensic Mental Health was established in response to a local need for trained professionals to work in this expanding field. This progressive degree brings together a diverse cross-section of experiences and perspectives from mental health professionals, members of the legal profession and those involved in the criminal justice system. Through live video discussions, students can exchange viewpoints and insights in an interdisciplinary setting.
Key features
Multidisciplinary field
Your study will build on the mental health disciplines of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, law, criminology, psychology, occupational therapy and social work. Lectures are delivered by experts in the field, practising forensic clinicians, legal practitioners and other experts.
Designed for mental health professionals
The degree is designed for mental health professionals including medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists and social workers. It’s also open to members of the legal, policing and correctional professions.
Flexible delivery
This degree is taught entirely online, through video lectures, forums and activities. The flexible delivery of this program allows you to balance your study with other commitments.
Connected learning experience
Peer contributions throughout this master’s degree provide an enhanced learning experience that reflects real-world practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build a network of professional contacts with specialised knowledge in their respective areas of expertise.
Future careers
With a rapidly growing need for a skilled workforce in forensic mental health both in Australia and internationally, this degree opens career opportunities in a variety of settings, including:
departments of corrections
departments of community services
fire brigades
police forces
judiciary and legal agencies
departments of the Attorney General
juvenile justice service
district mental health services
private practice in the areas of health, law and criminology.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
