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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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About this course
LJMU's Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc promotes the human virtues, strengths and skills at the heart of happiness, wellbeing and a meaningful, engaged life.
Positive psychology is a rapidly evolving field, which enriches the psychological work in a broad range of applied areas.
Put yourself at the forefront of these exciting developments by studying a programme, which is one of only a few available worldwide. You will learn about happiness, wellbeing, flourishing and human traits, strengths and skills that contribute to a fulfilled and engaged life.
Topics will include happiness, character strengths, meditation, mindfulness, positive neuroscience and wellbeing across the lifespan and various social structures. You will get to know the main theories of positive human development and link these to a range of interventions. A unique feature of the programme is a focus on mindfulness meditation through the inclusion of a practice-based module.
You will be taught by internationally leading, research-active academics in positive psychology, wellbeing, meditation and mindfulness and related fields. Our teaching team has a wealth of experience in applying positive psychology principles with different target groups. Their research-led teaching will allow you to develop an evidence-based approach that translates underlying principles into different applied contexts.
Assessment
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic.
Assessment methods on the programme include: essays, written exams, critiques, reports, reflective portfolios and practical presentations. The dissertation will be an original piece of research on a topic of your choice in discussion with your dissertation supervisor.
You will need: a second class honours degree in Psychology, including an upper second class mark (2.1) in your undergraduate dissertation or a 2:1 in related fields (e.g. Social Science, Counselling, Educational Studies, Business Studies, and Social Enterprise Studies) in combination with a 2:1 in your undergraduate dissertation (or similar work) or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,370 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,250 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,250 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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