Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Courses

Specialise in positive psychology and wellbeing science to help empower others.

Help others thrive in life by learning how individuals, communities and institutions can flourish through positive psychology and wellbeing science. Explore our courses in positive psychology and wellbeing 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 Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

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

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Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy

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

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Master of Applied Positive Psychology

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

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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.

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Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science

Explore the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach, using science-based methods of building wellbeing in varied contexts. Available online or on campus.

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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.

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Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching

Gain foundational knowledge of the contemporary developments of the wellbeing coaching field and learn strategies for translating science into practice. 100% online.

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Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Leadership

Explore an evidence-based, multidisciplinary perspective to wellbeing leadership and its applications in business, community, and group contexts. 100% online.

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  • Ranked #1 in Australia​
  • Ranked #12 in the world for education​
  • Ranked #8 in graduate employability worldwide​

QS World University Rankings 2024/QS Graduate Employability 2022

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

Lela McGregor
Master of Applied Positive Psychology

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