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28 Master's degrees offered by the university
Publishing and Communications
Join and contribute to an industry that’s successfully orienting itself around the challenge of digital media. Though the Publishing and Communications program at University of Melbourne, you can discover new business models and an expanded digital footprint in areas such as eBooks and apps.
Law and Development
The Law and Development program at University of Melbourne allows you to examine the legalisation of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects. It also offers the opportunity to investigate and analyse both international law and the ‘rule of law’ in a developmental context.
Creative Arts Therapy
The Creative Arts Therapy program at University of Melbourne is a unique blended learning program offering you a specialisation in either drama or dance movement therapy. You will undertake supervised industry placements in various contexts including community, health and education.
Narrative Therapy and Community Work
The Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work from the University of Melbourne is a postgraduate specialist qualification for professionals interested in enhancing their clinical and practice-research skills. This course is offered online.
Psychology - Educational and Developmental
The Psychology - Educational and Developmental program at University of Melbourne is for students who want to work in a range of educational settings upon graduation. Or within agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties or aged care.
Applied Positive Psychology
University of Melbourne's Master in Applied Positive Psychology explores the science of wellbeing with an evidence-based approach. You will gain a scientific understanding of how humans flourish and how communities and institutions can be strengthened through positive psychology.
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies program at University of Melbourne is a vibrant interdisciplinary program accommodating a wide range of interests. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the people, environment, cultures, society, politics, and economy of contemporary China.
Global Media Communication
The Global Media Communication program at University of Melbourne is designed for those with an awareness of crucial areas of the changes in transnational media communication, and who have a keen interest in learning how to debate and explore these alternative practices.
MDHS (Psychological Sciences)
The Master of Philosophy MDHS (Psychological Sciences) from the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised masters by research degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.
Applied Psychology
The Applied Psychology program at University of Melbourne 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.
Psychology - Clinical Neuropsychology
The Psychology - Clinical Neuropsychology program at University of Melbourne enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical neuropsychology programs in the country and produces graduates with a detailed understanding of the affective, behavioural and cognitive manifestations of diseases of the central nervous system.
Genetic Counselling
The Genetic Counselling program at University of Melbourne will provide you with the knowledge and acumen to become a professional genetic counsellor. This world-renowned program will elevate your prospects for employment both domestically and abroad
Geography
With this Geography program at University of Melbourne you'll have the chance to become part of the new generation of workers who are tackling these challenges by bridging the gap between the social and natural sciences.
Evaluation
The Evaluation program from the University of Melbourne prepares graduates to shape the strategic direction of organisational projects and programs and design effective social interventions. Designed by the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre, this program offers students a rare opportunity to develop the evaluation skills needed to inform programs and policies.
Criminology
The Criminology program at University of Melbourne exposes you to the latest theoretical and practical advances in criminology from international crimes – like terrorism and genocide – to local issues – like Indigenous justice and injustice.
Music Therapy
The Music Therapy program at University of Melbourne provides a course of study for those wishing to practice as music therapists in settings such as hospitals, special schools, aged care facilities, community health programs and private practice.
Applied Econometrics
Aimed at students with a background in economics, analytics or mathematics (including some statistics), the Applied Econometrics program at University of Melbourne is a three-semester program that focuses on the practical application of advanced econometric modelling techniques.
Social Policy
Make a change in the world. Social policy makers weave the fabric of our society. And with the Social Policy program at University of Melbourne, you can examine key developments in social policy through a global lens, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy.
Psychology - Clinical Psychology
The Psychology - Clinical Psychology program at University of Melbourne aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan.
Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Delivered online, the Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing from the University of Melbourne will provide you with the latest knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services.