Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Explore the science of wellbeing and human flourishing through an evidence-based master's program.
Best for:Best for professionals and graduates seeking to apply evidence-based wellbeing science and positive psychology in education, organizations, or community settings.
Overview
The Master of Applied Positive Psychology at The University of Melbourne is a premier coursework program exploring the science of wellbeing using an evidence-based framework. Delivered through the Faculty of Education, the curriculum provides a deep foundation in the history, key theories, and contemporary innovations of positive psychology. Students engage in experiential learning to apply wellbeing principles with individuals, communities, and organizations. The program equips graduates to strengthen institutions and enhance human flourishing in personal and professional contexts.
What you'll do
- Engage with core historical developments, theories, and contemporary innovations in positive psychology
- Examine scientific literature regarding how human beings flourish across diverse environments
- Participate in experiential learning approaches to understand practical applications of wellbeing science
- Explore strategies for strengthening communities, institutions, and organizations using positive psychology principles
- Complete coursework assignments, assessments, and graduate-level studies as outlined by the faculty
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor honours degree in a cognate area, or a three-year undergraduate qualification with relevant work experience or graduate study
Degree offered: Master Degree
Language: English proficiency as required by the university's standard graduate entry standards
Instruction: English
- Prior academic foundation in a cognate undergraduate discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to engage with evidence-based research and scientific literature
- Capacity for experiential learning and practical application of psychological concepts
- Strong written and oral communication skills for academic coursework
- Hold a bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area, OR a three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline with at least two years of documented relevant work experience, OR a three-year undergraduate qualification with at least 50 credit points of graduate study in a cognate area
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior degree
- Work experience documentation
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