Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology

    Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,081 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology

    About

    Overview

    Learn how to design, deliver and evaluate positive change interventions and programs suitable for individuals groups, organisations and communities. The Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology will allow you to work with children, teenagers and adults across a range of local and international contexts, with a focus on enhancing wellbeing, capacities, resilience and strengths.

    Positive psychology is the scientific study of wellbeing and resilience, with a focus on the conditions that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This rapidly growing field has emerged in response to the realisation that wellbeing is not simply the absence of disease, but is related to multiple factors that enable humans to flourish. In this course, you will learn how to design, deliver, and evaluate positive change interventions and programs suitable for individuals, groups, organisations, and communities. The course is relevant for working with adults, teenagers, and children across a range of local and international contexts, with a focus on enhancing wellbeing, capacities, resilience, and strengths.

    The curriculum draws on evidence-based theories, models, and best practices from disciplines including positive psychology, coaching psychology, health promotion, positive education, counselling, eco-psychology, and social innovation.

    The course is offered on-line, and is available on a full-time or part-time enrolment basis.

    Study Experience

    • Authentic Learning Experiences
    • Experienced Teaching Team
    • Flexible online study
    • Seamless Pathways

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The entry requirements to undertake a research higher degree is different from a postgraduate coursework. In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements, you must select your research area of interest as well as find your research supervisor.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology, you will have access to a range of career options. You will be well equipped to develop and implement positive interventions aimed at improving the mental health of the population in a range of settings including:

    • clinical settings
    • communities and organisations
    • coaching and consulting
    • health care settings
    • teaching and education.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,081 / year

    Graduate Diploma of Positive Psychology

    CQUniversity Australia

    CQUniversity Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Rockhampton