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52 weeks
On campus (Parkville, face-to-face, February intake) or Online (July intake)
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Domestic and international:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Principles of Positive Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory; must be completed in the first semester.
Applications of Positive Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory.
Systems Informed Approaches to Change
12.5 points, compulsory.
Positive Psychology and Organisations
12.5 points, compulsory.
Critical Review of Wellbeing Science
12.5 points, compulsory.
Wellbeing Design, Delivery & Evaluation
12.5 points, compulsory.
Professional Capstone
25 points, capstone; can only be undertaken after completing 50 points.
Common Questions
The course offers flexible study options, including face-to-face delivery for Semester 1 entry (on campus at Parkville) and online delivery for Semester 2 entry. Classes are delivered flexibly on evenings and weekends to suit busy professionals.
The online course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa for study onshore in Australia. However, it is available to all other international students to study wholly online. International students on a student visa can attend the face-to-face Semester 1 intake at Parkville.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $48,992. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Yes, students can exit early with a Professional Certificate in Positive Education after completing 25 points of study.
The University of Melbourne is home to the Centre for Wellbeing Science, which features internationally recognised leaders in the field of positive psychology. The course offers a scientifically rigorous, evidence-based curriculum developed and taught by leading researchers, with a focus on personal growth, leadership, and productivity. The University is also ranked #1 in Australia and #16 globally for Education and Training (QS World Subject Rankings 2025).
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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