The University of Melbourne

Master of Applied Positive Psychology

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Australias leading Masters in Applied Positive Psychology explores the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach. You will gain a scientific understanding of how humans flourish and communities and institutions can be strengthened through positive psychology. The course will equip you to apply positive psychology principles in your professional and personal life. The course provides a deep and strong foundation of the historical developments of the field of Positive Psychology explores key elements, theories, and perspectives from a range of scholars and practitioners and introduces innovations within the field. Through experiential learning approaches, students explore applications of the positive psychology perspective and wellbeing science with individuals, organizations, and communities.

Structure

The Master of Applied Positive Psychology requires the completion of 100 points of study and can be completed full-time for 1 year, or part-time.

Subjects

  • Principles of Positive Psychology
  • Applications of Positive Psychology
  • Systems Informed Approaches to Change
  • Positive Psychology and Organisations
  • Critical Review of Wellbeing Science
  • Wellbeing Design, Delivery & Evaluation
  • Principles of Positive Psychology
  • Applications of Positive Psychology
  • Systems Informed Approaches to Change
  • Positive Psychology and Organisations
  • Critical Review of Wellbeing Science
  • Wellbeing Design, Delivery & Evaluation
  • Capstone in Positive Psychology

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area, OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience, Or
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online International: $65,984 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Online Domestic: $45,984
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
Parkville International: $65,984 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Parkville Domestic: $45,984
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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