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 an innovative 1.5 year (full-time) program that includes subjects from the School of Psychological Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Economics, and the School of Population and Global Health. 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

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Ready to take your passion for psychology to the next level? Explore the exciting world of psychology studies and pave the way to a fulfilling career in the field.

Hear from academic convenors and current students about training at the University of Melbourne in the following areas:

• Psychology Honours in Arts, Science or Biomedicine
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
• Psychology projects in the Master of Biomedical Science
• Master of Applied Psychology
• Master of Professional Psychology

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The degree requires the completion of 150 points and can be commenced in semester one or semester two. Students will complete 125 points of compulsory subjects and with an emphasis throughout the course on the development of practical skills in applied contexts, the program will culminate in the completion of:

• a 25 point Internship which will place students in relevant workplaces; or
• a 25 point Research Project.

Students will participate in a dedicated program of lectures, seminars and tutorials and will enjoy a strong cohort experience.

The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) will arm you with the skills and knowledge to apply psychological theories to real-world problems. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be in a prime position to pursue a career in fields such as marketing, social/consumer research, advertising, user experience, consulting, public policy, or the non-profit sector.

The MAP was created to fill a gap in the market for applied psychology students (distinct from clinical or organisational psychologists) who want to work in emerging areas of behaviour change, behavioural insights, and consumer decision-making.

Opportunities

The exciting opportunities for MAP graduates span numerous industries – from advertising to government policy. While not a pathway to traditional registration as a psychologist, the MAP provides you with a wide range of career possibilities.

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.

A specialised qualification

Graduates of the Master of Applied Psychology at the University of Melbourne leave with a specialised qualification and insight in an emerging field.

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: An undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology or a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

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.