MSc Applied Positive Psychology

Entry requirements

• Degree:
  • Minimum 2.1 honours degree, preferably in Social Sciences. We will also consider a minimum 2:2 Honours degree with relevant work experience.
  • We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview.

• English Language: Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week
  pre-sessional course
  .

Months of entry

September

Course content

Positive Psychology is a movement that has challenged the field of psychology to reconsider the positive aspects of life. Instead of drawing on a 'disease model', it encourages empirical research into factors that enable individuals and communities to thrive and focuses on building the best in life. Areas of study include well-being and its determinants, positive emotions, strengths, resilience, creativity, optimism and positive institutions.

Since its creation in 1998, the field has grown dramatically, judging by the research output, widespread popularity and recognition by employers, as well as educational and governmental institutions. Facing post-pandemic and current economic and geo-politic challenges, positive psychology has become even more relevant through its focus on well-being, resilience and meaning.

The MSc in Applied Positive Psychology is a pioneering programme that explores the science and practice of this discipline as applied to different domains of expertise: coaching, consultancy and training, organisations, education and wider society.

The course provides a strong foundation of the historical developments in the field, explores critical theories and perspectives, and introduces practical innovations through experiential learning and close collaboration with positive psychology researchers and practitioners with decades of experience.

Information for international students

• English Language: Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week
  pre-sessional course
  .

Fees and funding

Home:

• Full-time: £11,760, per year
• Part-time: £1,960, per 30 credit module

International:

• Full-time: £15,480, per year
• Part-time: £2,580, per 30 credit module