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Master of Applied Positive Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

* Study the science of wellbeing * Get taught by internationally-recognised academics

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
079279E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

* Study the science of wellbeing

* Get taught by internationally-recognised academics

* Evidence-based research and training

* Our research Centre for Positive Psychology is globally renowned

* Apply positive principles in your professional and personal life

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.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Through this course, you will learn how to create and evaluate positive, meaningful change in a range of professional contexts - and build the skills to promote optimal leadership within organisations.

Learning and assessment takes place through a range of tasks including debates, case studies, role plays, videos and research. You'll also be encouraged to apply positive psychology principles to your own life and critically reflect on these experiences. The program covers the different strategies that individuals and groups use to enhance and promote health, and the important factors that involve sustained behavioural change.

Career pathways

Careers

You will learn how to create and evaluate positive and meaningful change and promote optimal leadership within organisations. Through your enhanced ability to improve positive leadership in workplaces, you could be ideally set for promotion into a role that leverages this skill.

Positive interventions are being brought into schools, workplaces and communities to help people feel good, function better and be more productive - this central focus of the course can benefit you in a wide range of careers and fields.

How to apply

The University of Melbourne accepts online applications year-round from domestic applicants.