Chisholm Institute
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Berwick, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Berwick (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs at Chisholm Institute in Berwick, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
Student life (indicative)
Berwick offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Entry requirement Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Interview A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD. Recent Year 12 graduates Entry requirement Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Interview A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD. Applicants with Higher Education study Entry requirement Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Interview A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD. Applicants with VET study Entry requirement Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Interview A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD. Applicants with work and life experience Entry requirement Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Interview A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD
- and Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- A selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of Community Mental Health AOD
- and Complete a written assessment task (provided by Chisholm) to assess academic skills related to this course. Applicants with Higher Education study Course requirement A complete or incomplete higher education qualification
- A selection interview to demonstrate 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 Institute) to assess academic skills related to this course. Applicants with VET study Course requirement A completed Diploma or above
- Advanced standing may be available from related fields of study
- A selection interview to demonstrate 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. Applicants with work and life experience Course requirement A minimum of 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a relevant industry
- Have short course or work-based learning, or other applicable life experience
- A selection interview to demonstrate 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.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Berwick offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
- Berwick offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
- Health sciences graduates pursue clinical, research, policy and industry roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including NHS trusts, pharmaceutical firms, public health agencies and health technology companies.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Berwick carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Berwick carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.