Duration
1.5 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
February
Key dates
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Course overview
Overview
- Advance your behavioural science skills across the corporate, government, and social sectors
- Learn how psychological theory and advanced data analytics impact complex, real-world behavioural challenges
- Cultivate specialised expertise in the science of influence and consumer behaviour to lead initiatives in marketing, public policy, and behaviour change
Who is the Master of Applied Psychology for?
The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) is a post-graduate program designed for psychology graduates who seek to apply high-level psychological principles to solve complex challenges in the commercial, public, and social sectors. This 1.5-year (full-time) program bridges the gap between psychological theory and practical application, equipping you with a sophisticated toolkit to influence behaviour, drive innovation, and inform evidence-based decision-making.
The program is based in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, but students will also complete subjects from the Faculty of Business and Economics and the School of Population and Global Health, giving a truly interdisciplinary experience. You will develop mastery in social psychology, the science of persuasion, consumer behaviour, and advanced data analytics.
Please note that the Master of Applied Psychology is designed to provide practical skills for various industries and does not lead to professional registration as a psychologist.
Why study Applied Psychology at Melbourne?
Industry integration
Benefit from direct engagement with industry leaders and guest lecturers who provide real-world context to academic theory.
Capstone excellence
Tailor your final semester with either an Industry Internship (placing you within organisations like the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), Cancer Council Victoria, TAC, Forethought, Alt/Shift) or an Applied Research Project to solve a specific behaviour change challenge for a partner organisation.
Advanced analytical skills
Beyond behavioural theory, you will also gain rigorous training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, making you an expert in translating data into actionable strategy.
Accelerated completion
The MAP is primarily designed for students with a three-year undergraduate major in psychology. Applicants who have completed a fourth-year honours program or a previous master’s degree in psychology may be eligible for Advanced Standing (Recognition of Prior Learning), potentially reducing the total duration of the program.
Please check out the 'Career Outcomes' tab for more information on MAP pathways.
Upcoming information session
What Next After Undergraduate Psychology Information Session
When: Monday, 24 August 2026, 6-7.30pm AEST
Ready to take your passion for psychology to the next level? Explore the exciting world of psychology studies and pave the way to a fulfilling career in the field.
Hear from academics and current students about study at the University of Melbourne in the following programs:
- Fourth Year Psychology
- Honours
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
- Master of Biomedical Science - Psychology projects
- Master of Applied Psychology
- Master of Professional Psychology