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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Career outcomes
Overview
- Gain practical skills to apply psychological theories to real-world challenges
- Be prepared for exciting careers in fields like marketing, user experience, and public policy
- Acquire a specialised qualification in the emerging field of applied psychology
What type of jobs do graduates get?
Graduates are prepared for a diverse range of roles across industries where understanding and predicting human behaviour is critical.
Market and Social Research
Graduates translate complex human data into commercial and social insight. Roles include Consumer Behaviour Specialist, Quantitative Research Lead, Qualitative Research Consultant, Insight Manager, Researcher.
Public Policy & Government
Our grads apply psychological science to systemic and policy challenges. Roles include: Behavioural Insights Specialist, Policy Advisor, Social Researcher, Public Health Campaign Manager, Evaluation Specialist, Strategic Policy Lead.
Advertising and Communications
Graduates leverage the science of persuasion and brand perception to drive audience engagement. Roles include: Consumer Insights Manager, Strategist, Strategic Communications Adviser, Audience Scientist.
Technology & Innovation
Our grads move into roles designing the future of human-machine interaction and digital experiences. Roles include: User Experience (UX) Researcher, Service Designer, Senior Product Designer (UX/UI), Customer Experience Strategist.
Further study
While the Master of Applied Psychology does not lead to professional psychologist registration, it provides an advanced academic foundation that could potentially open doors to further academic pursuits or specialised roles within applied research. Your deep understanding of behavioural science will be a valuable asset for any future learning or professional development you choose to undertake.
Many of our graduates have progressed to Research Higher Degrees here at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, other Australian institutions, and overseas.
Read about Kate's experience studying the Master of Applied Psychology
Profile
Kate Napoli
Kate Napoli, Junior Strategic Planner at Alt/Shift
Deciding to do the MAP was one of the best things I've done. As well as every class being interesting and engaging, I found myself surrounded by driven, intelligent classmates, and made amazing friendships along the way. I'm now working as a Junior Strategic Planner at a PR Agency called Alt/Shift. Their philosophy is all about driving attitude and behaviour change. Consumer decision making and behavioural insights have a big role for brand communications, and the MAP gave me a new level of understanding in that space.
Read more about Kate's appointment as Junior Strategic Planner at Alt/Shift here.