Overview

Study the science of wellbeing

Gain a scientific understanding of how humans flourish with the Master of Applied Positive Psychology at Melbourne. Join our globally renowned Centre for Wellbeing Science to build deep knowledge of positive psychology and its individual, organisational, and community applications. Build connections within a diverse cohort of like-minded students from a wide range of backgrounds. And fit study into your busy schedule with flexible study options.

Key features

1. Build wellbeing expertise. Study a scientific approach to wellbeing so you can competently apply positive psychology and wellbeing science principles to a range of real-world contexts.
2. Flexible study options. Choose between face-to-face (Semester 1 entry) and online (Semester 2 entry), with classes delivered flexibly on evenings and weekends to suit busy professionals.
3. Choose your level. Exit early with a Professional Certificate in Positive Education, after 25 points of study.

This course has two intakes with different delivery modes. Semester 1 commencement is face-to-face delivery only and Semester 2 commencement is online only.

The online commencement offers the same outcomes as the face-to-face commencement. The online course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. This online course is available to all other international students to study wholly online.

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University rankings

#1 in Australia | #19 in the world| #1 in Australia for graduate employability

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Subject rankings

Education and Training

#1 in Australia | #15 in the world

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Why study positive psychology at Melbourne?

The Centre for Wellbeing Science is home to internationally recognised leaders in the field of positive psychology.

1. Evidence-based. Study a scientifically rigorous curriculum, developed and taught by leading researchers in the field, and build your own critical thinking and research skills.
2. Personal growth. Apply your new knowledge to your own life, with support to reflect on and apply positive psychology principles in your professional and personal life.
3. Leadership and productivity focus. Understand how you can take positive psychology principles into the workplace to support teams and organisations to flourish, and to maximise productivity.

Student support

As a Melbourne student, you'll be supported to succeed – in your studies, your wellbeing and your finances.

• International student support. Visa and arrival help when you need it.
• Academic skills and advice. Meet an advisor or join a workshop to get the most from your studies.
• Global exchange. Study overseas through our network of global partners.
• Mentoring and community. Explore student life and student and alumni mentoring programs.
• Wellbeing and accommodation. Access health, counselling and accommodation support.
• Fees and scholarships. Find scholarships you're eligible for and manage your finances.

What students say

“The fellow students, educators and exceptionally designed course made this what it was. The learning was very personalised and allowed me to develop existing strengths whilst challenging myself also.”

— Andrea Downie, Master of Applied Positive Psychology

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