Program Overview
The Addictive Behaviours at Monash University is a Master programme in Psychology over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Addictive Behaviours programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 38,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Addictive Behaviours programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Addiction Science: A biopsychosocial overview
- Sociocultural perspectives of addiction
- Addiction policies, prevention and public health
- Recovery principles
- Co-occurring disorders in mental health and addiction
- Developmental factors - children and families, youth and early interventions
- Gambling and other process addictions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must have both:
- An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline* with a grade average of at least 70% in level-three units, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers equivalent and
- At least 3 years (full time equivalent) of relevant professional work experience accompanied with high level written skills**
Or you must have either:
- An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) plus an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related discipline* with a grade average of at least 70% in level-four units in each qualification, or a qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent or
- A four-year Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, or a qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 38,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 38,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Monash University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Monash University
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
public university based in Melbourne, Australia
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
