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Australia's premier Master's program in Applied Positive Psychology delves into wellbeing science using rigorous, research-backed methods. You'll develop a scholarly comprehension of human flourishing and learn how positive psychology can enhance communities and institutions. This program prepares you to implement positive psychology concepts in both career and personal contexts.
Students receive comprehensive grounding in Positive Psychology's historical evolution, examining fundamental concepts, theoretical frameworks, and diverse viewpoints from leading academics and professionals, while discovering emerging innovations. Through hands-on learning methods, participants investigate practical applications of wellbeing science for individuals, teams, and society.
Ethical considerations and professional standards form an integral part of the curriculum. The learning journey incorporates various conceptual, practical, and research-based assignments. Utilizing multiple teaching methodologies, the program fosters profound understanding, meaningful relationships, and analytical thinking - empowering students to effectively utilize their expertise.
This program suits those seeking an evidence-based examination of wellbeing and professionals aiming to boost workplace effectiveness. Designed to provide graduates with practical competencies, it enables application of positive psychology principles across diverse real-life situations. The course welcomes applicants with either work experience or postgraduate qualifications, particularly benefiting educators, HR specialists, business owners, advisors, and healthcare or legal practitioners.
A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area, OR A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience, OR A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.