Applied Positive Psychology 12 months Postgraduate Program By Anglia Ruskin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Positive psychology is life changing. Our degree course helps you investigate the science behind how we can prepare for more successful lives and better well-being, through challenging existing cognitive and emotional patterns and encouraging positivity with evidence-based activities.
By studying Applied Positive Psychology at ARU, you’ll be introduced to research and interventions around topics like positive and negative emotions, character strengths, motivation, resilience, creativity, wisdom and other conditions shown to make a difference to the lives of individuals, groups and organisations. You'll constantly test your skills and apply them to real-life situations, coming to understand which tools and strategies to use in delivering meaningful, high-impact interventions.
You’ll be able to use your new skills to shape businesses, education and communities. Our wide choice of modules means that, whether you work in coaching, business, education or health, you can tailor your studies to your career goals. Our course will also suit you if you have a BSc in psychology and want to further your knowledge.
You’ll complete four intensive week-long modules, followed by online research methods teaching and supervision for your major project. In-between modules you’ll undertake self-directed study.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Positive psychology is life changing. Our degree course helps you investigate the science behind how we can prepare for more successful lives and better well-being, through challenging existing cognitive and emotional patterns and encouraging positivity with evidence-based activities.
By studying Applied Positive Psychology at ARU, you’ll be introduced to research and interventions around topics like positive and negative emotions, character strengths, motivation, resilience, creativity, wisdom and other conditions shown to make a difference to the lives of individuals, groups and organisations. You'll constantly test your skills and apply them to real-life situations, coming to understand which tools and strategies to use in delivering meaningful, high-impact interventions.
You’ll be able to use your new skills to shape businesses, education and communities. Our wide choice of modules means that, whether you work in coaching, business, education or health, you can tailor your studies to your career goals. Our course will also suit you if you have a BSc in psychology and want to further your knowledge.
You’ll complete four intensive week-long modules, followed by online research methods teaching and supervision for your major project. In-between modules you’ll undertake self-directed study.

Admission requirements

6.5+
3.2+
A undergraduate degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Higher Second (2:1) in any discipline or equivalent. Those who do not possess an honours degree with 2:1, but have a degree or degree equivalent qualification and/or appropriate work experience at a suitable level within an organisation for an appropriate length of time, will be considered; applicants may be interviewed. Qualifications from an approved professional body will also be taken into account. A supporting statement outlining your academic and professional background, career objectives, and the reasons for choosing this course. This statement should not be more than 2, 000 words. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
1 Year
Jan
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

11,900 GBP
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International Students

15,000 GBP
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Anglia Ruskin University offers over 100 part-time and full-time postgraduate courses through its four academic faculties:

  • Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Science
  • Faculty of Business and Law
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care


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