Master of Applied Psychology
The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) is designed for psychology graduates who want to develop practical skills in the applications of psychology and to employ them in the world of business; government; the non-profit sector; marketing, consumer and social research; and health. The MAP is a 1.5 year (full-time) program that includes subjects from the School of Psychological Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Economics. Subjects will cover social psychology, influence and persuasion, the psychology of advertising and communications, judgement and decision-making, attitude and behaviour change, consumer psychology, research methods and data analysis.
The MAP is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in psychology. However, students who have completed a fourth year or Masters program in psychology are also encouraged to apply and may be eligible for advanced standing.
The Master of Applied Psychology does not carry professional accreditation and is not a pathway to professional registration as a psychologist.
Graduates will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in the application of psychological principles and theories to real world environments. Graduates will:
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in the application of psychological principles and theories to real world environments
- Understand how theories and research of psychology can be applied to these real-world settings
- Understand the implications of psychological research and theories in the commercial and social/government sectors
- Be able to critically analyse research to determine its generalisability
Campus Information
Parkville campus
Our Parkville campus is a city within a city. With cafes, 12 libraries, gyms, specialty stores, a small supermarket, and even a seasonal farmers market, you’ll never have to leave. The Parkville campus is situated within a renowned knowledge precinct, which includes eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and a wide range of knowledge-based industries.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 60
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The opportunities for MAP graduates are truly exciting and span across many different industries – from creating engaging advertising campaigns to shaping government policy. While this program isn't a pathway to traditional registration as a psychologist, it opens a wide world of career possibilities where your understanding of human behaviour will be incredibly valuable.
To illustrate the breadth of careers that are possible with the MAP, explore the list of current internship hosts:
- The Behavioural Insights Team
- TAC
- Cancer Council Victoria
- Victorian Government Behavioural Insights Unit
- Our Watch
- The Shannon Company
- Centre for Evidence and Implementation
- Cummins & Partners
- Empirica Research
- EY
- Forethought
- Roy Morgan
- U1
- Vocus Group.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.
Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: major in psychology.
Or - Have completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (AQF8).
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 096378E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
97613 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 154 AUD
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