Master of Applied Positive Psychology
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Australia’s 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, organisations, 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. We offer two intakes
- Start-year (February) intake for the face to face version (includes 75% required attendance at on campus intensives): 4 x 3.5 hour sessions, Fri/Sat, approximately monthly
- Mid-year (July) intake for the online version (includes 75% required attendance at online intensives): 4 x 3.5 hour sessions, Tues/Thurs evenings, approximately fortnightly
Subjects
- Applied positive psychology
Standard entry requirements
- A three-year undergraduate qualification in a cognate area*, and at least two years of documented relevant work experience
- Or A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area*
- Or A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | International: $56,960 | No |
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| Parkville | International: $56,960 | No |
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