Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
The Course Enrolment Guide is designed to help you enrol in the right units for your course.
Course maps provide a visual outline of the sequence of the units and electives for each course.
Course maps are based on the official ACU Handbook and are subject to change.
Any queries regarding the course structure should be directed to your course coordinator.
Course maps
Students commencing in 2026
Project Stream
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 1 2026 and studying full-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 1 2026 and studying part-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 3 2026 and studying full-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 3 2026 and studying part-time
Research Stream
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 1 2026 and studying full-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 1 2026 and studying part-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 3 2026 and studying full-time
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students commencing in Term 3 2026 and studying part-time
Students who commenced in 2025 or prior
Project Stream (Full-time)
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2025
Project Stream (Part-time)
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2024
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2024
Research Stream (Full-time)
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2025
Research Stream (Part-time)
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2025
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 1 2024
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - students who commenced in ACU Term 3 2024
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already studied at university at an appropriate level or have significant relevant work experience, you might be eligible to apply for credit / recognition of prior learningcredit / recognition of prior learning towards your ACU course.
ACU Term Dates 2025
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Study Period |
Commencing and Finishing Dates |
Census Date |
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ACU Term 1 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025 to Sun 13 Apr 2025 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025 |
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ACU Term 2 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025 to Sun 06 Jul 2025 |
Mon 12 May 2025 |
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ACU Term 3 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025 to Sun 28 Sep 2025 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025 |
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ACU Term 4 |
Mon 13 Oct 2025 to Sun 21 Dec 2025 |
Mon 27 Oct 2025 |
ACU Term Dates 2026
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Study Period |
Commencing and Finishing Dates |
Census Date |
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ACU Term 1 |
Mon 02 Feb 2026 to Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
Mon 23 Feb 2026 |
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ACU Term 2 |
Mon 27 Apr 2026 to Sun 05 Jul 2026 |
Mon 18 May 2026 |
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ACU Term 3 |
Mon 20 Jul 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026 |
Mon 10 Aug 2026 |
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ACU Term 4 |
Mon 12 Oct 2026 to Sun 20 Dec 2026 |
Mon 02 Nov 2026 |
General Enrolment Information
Please note that study modes and unit availability are subject to change and not all units are on offer at all times. Units might be offered in different modes (attendance, multi-mode, online unscheduled or online scheduled). If you are unsure which mode is the most suitable for you, please contact your course coordinator prior to enrolling.
Minimum enrolment numbers apply to all units. The University reserves the right to cancel units with low enrolment numbers. Students will be advised of cancellations prior to the start of semester and offered an alternative unit if one is available. You must enrol for the whole academic year if you commence in the first half of the year or if you are re-enrolling for the next year. You can change your enrolment up until the census date for each study period. See the Academic CalendarAcademic Calendar for key dates.
General advice
For all general enquiries, or questions regarding your course enrolment, fees, timetabling, results or graduation please contact AskACU.