Online Mental Health Degrees

Kickstart or transform your career in with our online mental health degrees from world-class universities. Earn your degree at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Make a difference with an online mental health degree

Online mental health degrees equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to support mental wellbeing, address psychological challenges, and promote resilience in individuals and communities. Study flexibly from anywhere and prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of mental health.

Why choose an online mental health degree?

Study around your life

Our online programmes offer the flexibility to balance your education with work and personal responsibilities. Learn on your schedule, at your pace, and from wherever you are.

Develop specialist knowledge in mental health

Explore key topics including mental health disorders, therapeutic approaches, prevention strategies, and the social factors that affect mental wellbeing.

Build a career that supports others

Graduates pursue careers in counselling, mental health advocacy, community outreach, healthcare, education, and more. Many also continue to postgraduate training or licensure as mental health professionals.

What you’ll learn with an online mental health degree

Gain foundational knowledge and applied skills for working in a variety of mental health settings:

Mental health conditions and diagnosis

Understand common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders, and how they are assessed and managed.

Therapeutic communication and support strategies

Learn how to engage with individuals experiencing distress, provide effective support, and build trusting relationships.

Community and public mental health

Explore how mental health is shaped by social, cultural, and environmental factors, and how to promote wellbeing on a broader scale.

Ethics, safeguarding, and professional practice

Study ethical principles, legal responsibilities, and best practices for supporting vulnerable populations safely and effectively.

Mental health research and evidence-based care

Develop the ability to interpret research, apply evidence-based practices, and contribute to the improvement of mental health services.

FAQs

Graduates can work in roles such as mental health support worker, wellbeing practitioner, community outreach coordinator, case manager, or peer support specialist. Many go on to postgraduate study or professional training to become licensed therapists, psychologists, or clinical practitioners.

A bachelor’s degree typically takes 3 to 4 years. Master’s programmes generally take 1 to 2 years. Many online degrees offer part-time and flexible learning options to suit your lifestyle.

Tuition varies by university and programme level. Online degrees tend to be more affordable than on-campus options. FutureLearn offers competitively priced degrees in mental health from leading global institutions.

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