Psychology and Wellbeing

Discover how to create and evaluate positive and meaningful change within a range of educational and professional contexts. Study online or on-campus.

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Master of Educational Psychology

Gain valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work. Study on-campus.

Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

Enhance your knowledge, gain valuable experience through a supervised professional placement, and develop advanced research skills. Study on-campus.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology

Learn how to apply wellbeing science principles in your professional and personal life. Available online or on-campus.

Professional Certificate in Positive Education

Explore positive interventions that can be used to build wellbeing and resilience in students and staff. Available online or on-campus.

Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science

Gain valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work. Study on-campus.

Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Science

Reflect on current trends in positive psychology research and apply contemporary scientific theories to issues of wellbeing. Available online or on-campus.

Why study at the University of Melbourne?

High quality teaching

Be taught by internationally recognised education experts.

Our curriculum

Our curriculums are thought-leading, relevant and research-informed.

World class University

Australia's No.1 University for Education and No. 12 in the world.^*
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Lela McGregor, Master of Applied Positive Psychology

"I think everyone should study Positive Psychology. It changes the lens of how you work, learn, parent and live. Achieving my Masters of Applied Positive Psychology, has meant that I have now gained what I needed to provide a holistic offering to my clients."

Elevate your career in Education

Explore our education courses for professionals to gain a strong foundation in education practice and theory where you can delve into contemporary education issues, connect with the latest developments in the field, and garner the expertise to move beyond the classroom. These courses are built for practical application in the real world, leaving our graduates highly employable.

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Melbourne Graduate School of Education

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education is a global leader in teaching and education research, offering challenging courses, world-changing research and contemporary learning spaces.

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