Overview
This program is only available in part-time mode.
The program provides an opportunity for a comprehensive training in forensic mental health. It covers the theoretical and practical aspects of criminal, civil, child and family forensic mental health sub specialities. It is undertaken on a part-time basis. It is designed for … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Developed a specialist disciplinary knowledge of professional practice in the field of forensic mental health based on acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to such practice
2.
Demonstrated effective communication skills, particularly written communication skills, vital to the professional and academic practice within the field of forensic mental health
3.
Developed a specialist disciplinary knowledge and understanding of the impact of issues, relevant to forensic mental health and the professional practiioner in the field, on society as a whole and the ethical implications of such practice
4.
Developed a specialist disciplinary knowledge and awareness of the role of a forensic mental health professional in the context of a field which is international and interdisciplinary; a field which involves the assessment and management of individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and often suffering social disadvantage
5.
Developed a specialist disciplinary knowledge and critical understanding of the research literature relevant to the professional and academic practice which underpins the field of forensic mental health
Program Structure
Students must complete 36 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
1. Compulsory courses - 18 UOC
2. Prescribed elective Courses - 18 UOC
Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
Enrolment Disclaimer
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
The program articulates with the Master of Forensic Mental Health 9012 and the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health 7312. Credit for courses completed as part of the GradDip and the GradCert may be transferred to the Masters program, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Nested Postgraduate Program
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health - GCertFMH7312 - Forensic Mental Health
Master of Forensic Mental Health - MFMH9012 - Forensic Mental Health
Program Fees
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