Psychological Well-Being

Entry requirements

• Applicants are usually expected to have (or be predicted to obtain) an honours degree in psychology or psychology and a second subject of 2:2 or above or equivalent
• Applications will also be considered from students who hold a 2:2 honours degree from a relevant but non-psychology based course
• Applicants should have studied at least one Psychology module at undergraduate level, and have undertaken training in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Other appropriately qualified/experienced applicants with a science or social science background will be considered on the basis of the university's accreditation for prior learning/accreditation prior experiential learning procedures
• You must complete a declaration form and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy

Months of entry

September

Course content

A rapidly expanding field worldwide, Psychological Well-being evaluates the factors that characterise and influence mental health and well-being; nurturing your understanding of the cultural, social and economic contexts in which they develop.

The course reflects national and international initiatives for the enhancement of mental health and well-being, which aims to prevent and alleviate psychological problems including depression, anxiety and stress.