Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Courses
Specialise in positive psychology and wellbeing science to help empower others.
Help others thrive in life by learning how individuals, communities and institutions can flourish through positive psychology and wellbeing science. Explore our courses in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing to create and evaluate positive and meaningful change within a range of educational and professional contexts. Study online or on-campus.
Explore our courses
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Gain valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work. Study on-campus.
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy
Enhance your knowledge, gain valuable experience through a supervised professional placement, and develop advanced research skills. Study on-campus.
Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Learn how to apply wellbeing science principles in your professional and personal life. Available online or on-campus.
Professional Certificate in Positive Education
Explore positive interventions that can be used to build wellbeing and resilience in students and staff. Available online or on-campus.
Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science
Explore the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach, using science-based methods of building wellbeing in varied contexts. Available online or on-campus.
Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science
Reflect on current trends in positive psychology research and apply contemporary scientific theories to issues of wellbeing. Available online or on-campus.
Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching
Gain foundational knowledge of the contemporary developments of the wellbeing coaching field and learn strategies for translating wellbeing coaching science into practice. 100% online.
Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Leadership
Explore an evidence-based, multidisciplinary perspective to wellbeing leadership and its applications in business, community, and group contexts. 100% online.
Why study with us?
- Ranked No. 1 in Australia 1
- Ranked No. 16 in the world for education 2
- Ranked No. 1 in Australia for graduate employability worldwide 3
1. Average of latest ARWU, QS and Times Higher Education global university rankings 2. Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 3.Times Higher Education Global Employability University Raking 2026
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I think everyone should study Positive Psychology. It changes the lens of how you work, learn, parent and live. Achieving my Masters of Applied Positive Psychology, has meant that I have now gained what I needed to provide a holistic offering to my clients.
— Lela McGregor
Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education is a global leader in teaching and education research, offering challenging courses, world-changing research and contemporary learning spaces.