Duration
1.5 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
February
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Student experience
Overview
- Acquire a sophisticated toolkit to apply psychological science across the corporate, government, advertising, and social policy sectors
- Learn from both academics and industry professionals, bridging theory with real-world action
- Join a specialist cohort at the forefront of the global behavioural insights movement.
The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) offers you a unique experience and a special set of skills in applying psychological principles to the worlds of business, advertising, social research, government policy, and understanding consumer behaviour. You'll learn directly from both esteemed academics and seasoned industry professionals, discovering how to put psychological theory into action across a wide range of exciting career paths.
Highlights of the Applied Psychology experience
Academic rigour and industry intelligence
Our curriculum is defined by its ‘practitioner-scholar’ approach. Subjects are delivered through a blend of advanced theoretical coursework and real-world application, enriched by guest lecturers from industry and government agencies. This ensures your learning is always grounded in current industry demands.
A vibrant intellectual community
As a MAP student, you are part of a high-achieving, collaborative cohort. Beyond the classroom, you are integrated into the broader Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences community, gaining exclusive access to research colloquiums and a network of peers who will become your future professional colleagues. Many of our MAP subjects are taught in a small, seminar-style format. This creates an engaging and interactive learning environment where you can actively participate, ask questions, and truly deepen your understanding.
Strategic capstone options
In your final semester, you will select a capstone pathway tailored to your professional trajectory:
- Applied Research Project: Collaborate on a consultancy-style project to solve a live challenge for an industry partner. This pathway sharpens your ability to conduct rigorous data analysis and deliver actionable insights. This is an ideal foundation for those considering future (PhD) research or a research-focused career.
- Industry Internship: Gain immersive, on-site experience through a professional placement in your chosen field. Whether focused on behaviour change, market intelligence, or UX design, the internship provides a direct bridge into the workforce, allowing you to build a professional portfolio and establish a footprint in the behavioural science industry.