Overview
Studying Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc at Liverpool John Moores University, 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
Career
This qualification advances your ability to apply positive psychology principles in an effective, knowledgeable and evidence-based way.
For psychology graduates it can be a route towards a career in applied psychological practice or a next step towards a career in clinical psychology or talking therapies. You may choose to continue in education or research, even taking your studies to doctoral level.
Professionals in fields such as health and wellbeing, coaching, health promotion, occupational psychology, education, counselling and psychotherapy or personnel development will be able to broaden their expertise and incorporate positive psychology approaches into their professional development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts in Positive Psychology
- Pathways to Wellbeing
- Promoting and Preserving Wellbeing
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Research Skills for Positive Psychology
- Analysis for Positive Psychology
- Empirical Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 1789 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- a second class honours degree in Psychology, including an upper second class mark (2.1) in your undergraduate dissertation
- equivalent professional qualifications and experience
- Additional information
- RPL is accepted on this programme
- International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate
- International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8925 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8925 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.