Master of Applied Positive Psychology | Study |
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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 explore
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 079279E
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Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - 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. Disciplines directly related to this course include (but may not be limited to) business,economics, education, management, medicine, political science, public health, psychology, and sociology. Work history relevant to this course may include in roles such as consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, or health, HR, or law professional. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - 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. Disciplines directly related to this course include (but may not be limited to) business,economics, education, management, medicine, political science, public health, psychology, and sociology. Work history relevant to this course may include in roles such as consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, or health, HR, or law professional. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | — | — | $65,984per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Applied Positive Psychology | Study |study.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source