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Master of Applied Psychology (MC-AP)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2018 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Principal Coordinator
Cassie Hayward
Overview
Award title | Master of Applied Psychology |
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Year & campus | 2018 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 096378E |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 150 credit points |
Duration | 18 months full-time |
The Master of Applied Psychology (MAP) is a 150-point non-accredited course taught by a combination of academics and industry professionals. This course is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance careers in fields such as marketing, public policy, consumer/social research, communications/advertising, business consulting, and many others. Entry to the MAP will be direct from the 3-year psychology undergraduate degree or the Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Subjects will cover social psychology, influence and persuasion, psychology of advertising and communications, judgement and decision-making, attitude and behaviour change, consumer psychology, positive psychology, research methods and applied statistics. Subjects will be taught over a mixture of standard semesters, August and winter intensives.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an APAC accredited undergraduate degree (or a graduate diploma) in Psychology.
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applicants, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Student Equity and Disability website http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Applied Psychology should:
- 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 generalizability
Generic skills
Knowledge
- Graduates will have advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in the application of psychological principles and theories to real world environments
Skills
Graduates will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently:
- analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories
- research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice
- interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Graduate attributes
Academic Distinction
- An in-depth knowledge of psychology theory as it relates to real-world problems
- Active Citizenship
- The ability to develop creative and pragmatic solutions to societal challenges with an evidence-based foundation of data-driven insights
- Skill of persuasion built on evidence, research, and analysis
Active Citizenship
- A knowledge and appreciation of social issues at local, national and global level and their impact on communities
- A commitment to making a difference
Integrity and Self-Awareness
- Independent thinkers who can work in diverse groups and appreciate alternative perspectives
- Ethical individuals who operate with a sense of personal and professional integrity and encourage others to do the same
- Passionate problem solvers who seek out new knowledge
Course structure
Students must complete 125 points of compulsory subjects, and 25 points of Capstone requirements (PSYC90106 Research Project OR PSYC90107 Internship).
Completion of the following subjects prior to undertaking the Group Research Project or Internship:
- PSYC90100 Applied Research Methods
- PSYC40005 Advanced Design and Data Analysis
Year 1, Semester 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90101 | Advanced Social Psychology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC90102 | Attitude and Behaviour Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC40005 | Advanced Design and Data Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MKTG90008 | Consumer Behaviour |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 1, Semester 2
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90100 | Applied Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC90103 | Psychology of Advertising | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC90099 | Applied Positive Psychology | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Year 2, Semester 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90104 | Thinking, Judgement and Decision Making | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
PSYC90105 | Influence and Persuasion | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Capstone Requirement
One of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90106 | Research Project | Not available in 2018 | 25 |
PSYC90107 | Internship | Not available in 2018 | 25 |
Last updated: 15 October 2022