Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville) or Online
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Course overview
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
QS World University Rankings 2026 / Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Subject rankings
Education and Training
#1 in Australia | #15 in the world
QS World Subject Rankings 2026
Why study positive psychology at Melbourne?
The Centre for Wellbeing Science is home to internationally recognised leaders in the field of positive psychology.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Stop 1 offers support across the full range of student services. Attend a workshop, visit in person (on Swanston Street), or submit an enquiry online.
- Course planning and academic skills advice. Meet with an advisor or attend a workshop to make the most of your studies.
- Mentoring opportunities. Learn more about academic and peer mentoring opportunities.
- Global exchange and overseas study support. Explore overseas study opportunities with a wide range of global partners.
- Fees and scholarship information. Get on top of your finances and learn about scholarships.
- Visa information. Have your visa questions answered.
- Wellbeing and accommodation. Understand options for financial support, accommodation, and counselling.
- Student administration. Help with all aspects of student admin, including organising your student cards and IT.
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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