Master of Applied Positive Psychology

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).