24 monthsProgramme duration
3,875 GBPTuition Fee/year
02 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Positive psychology takes a step away from the traditional aspects of behavioural studies and seeks to explore what makes humans flourish and excel within our complex societies.
If you’re fascinated by human behaviour and want to explore exactly what it takes to fulfil our greatest potential in all areas of life, then our Applied Positive Psychology masters is for you. Not only will this course have an incredible impact on your career, you might experience a personal journey and help others do the same.
We don’t assume you have a background in psychology, but we’ll ask you what goals you have for studying the programme and how you wish to apply the subject in your life. If you can answer these questions and have energy and focus in your studies, we can give you the grounding and skills you need to apply your knowledge in a critically reflective way.
Applied Positive Psychology focuses on the scientific study of happiness, wellbeing, purpose and your strengths, amongst other factors in ‘the good life’. Looking at these areas, we explore how different methods, techniques and ways of working improve performance and subjective experience in a range of settings, from education to organisational development to private coaching or just daily personal life. You’ll learn how to analyse and interpret data and understand the factors that need to be considered in the application of research to different situations, including an opportunity to take part in a placement so that you can apply your learning in a real world setting. You will also learn about the realities of the journey of change and Positive Psychology processes and methods that impact development over someone’s lifespan.
You’ll discover how psychological research has explored the uses of Applied Positive Psychology and how theory has developed over time to maximise happiness and wellbeing, emotional regulation, and to help people live their most engaged lives and to flourish.
You will also be given a choice of optional modules so that you can pursue your own particular areas of interest in more depth, which include topics such as how to identify and harness your strengths and those in others and understanding and fostering hope & resilience in the face of adversity; positive education; and applying Positive psychology in coaching. Through all modules, we will view Positive Psychology through the newer Second and Third Wave lenses, which aim to see wellbeing as a holistic whole, embedded in wider systemic, cultural and ecological systems.
Within most of the assignments on the course, and the final dissertation, we invite you to choose subjects that reflect your own goals, interests and creativity. In this way, the course becomes heavily tailored to your specific goals. As a course team, our wish is to relate to your personal goals and aspirations and to support you in that journey.
If you’re fascinated by human behaviour and want to explore exactly what it takes to fulfil our greatest potential in all areas of life, then our Applied Positive Psychology masters is for you. Not only will this course have an incredible impact on your career, you might experience a personal journey and help others do the same.
We don’t assume you have a background in psychology, but we’ll ask you what goals you have for studying the programme and how you wish to apply the subject in your life. If you can answer these questions and have energy and focus in your studies, we can give you the grounding and skills you need to apply your knowledge in a critically reflective way.
Applied Positive Psychology focuses on the scientific study of happiness, wellbeing, purpose and your strengths, amongst other factors in ‘the good life’. Looking at these areas, we explore how different methods, techniques and ways of working improve performance and subjective experience in a range of settings, from education to organisational development to private coaching or just daily personal life. You’ll learn how to analyse and interpret data and understand the factors that need to be considered in the application of research to different situations, including an opportunity to take part in a placement so that you can apply your learning in a real world setting. You will also learn about the realities of the journey of change and Positive Psychology processes and methods that impact development over someone’s lifespan.
You’ll discover how psychological research has explored the uses of Applied Positive Psychology and how theory has developed over time to maximise happiness and wellbeing, emotional regulation, and to help people live their most engaged lives and to flourish.
You will also be given a choice of optional modules so that you can pursue your own particular areas of interest in more depth, which include topics such as how to identify and harness your strengths and those in others and understanding and fostering hope & resilience in the face of adversity; positive education; and applying Positive psychology in coaching. Through all modules, we will view Positive Psychology through the newer Second and Third Wave lenses, which aim to see wellbeing as a holistic whole, embedded in wider systemic, cultural and ecological systems.
Within most of the assignments on the course, and the final dissertation, we invite you to choose subjects that reflect your own goals, interests and creativity. In this way, the course becomes heavily tailored to your specific goals. As a course team, our wish is to relate to your personal goals and aspirations and to support you in that journey.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Positive psychology takes a step away from the traditional aspects of behavioural studies and seeks to explore what makes humans flourish and excel within our complex societies.
If you’re fascinated by human behaviour and want to explore exactly what it takes to fulfil our greatest potential in all areas of life, then our Applied Positive Psychology masters is for you. Not only will this course have an incredible impact on your career, you might experience a personal journey and help others do the same.
We don’t assume you have a background in psychology, but we’ll ask you what goals you have for studying the programme and how you wish to apply the subject in your life. If you can answer these questions and have energy and focus in your studies, we can give you the grounding and skills you need to apply your knowledge in a critically reflective way.
Applied Positive Psychology focuses on the scientific study of happiness, wellbeing, purpose and your strengths, amongst other factors in ‘the good life’. Looking at these areas, we explore how different methods, techniques and ways of working improve performance and subjective experience in a range of settings, from education to organisational development to private coaching or just daily personal life. You’ll learn how to analyse and interpret data and understand the factors that need to be considered in the application of research to different situations, including an opportunity to take part in a placement so that you can apply your learning in a real world setting. You will also learn about the realities of the journey of change and Positive Psychology processes and methods that impact development over someone’s lifespan.
You’ll discover how psychological research has explored the uses of Applied Positive Psychology and how theory has developed over time to maximise happiness and wellbeing, emotional regulation, and to help people live their most engaged lives and to flourish.
You will also be given a choice of optional modules so that you can pursue your own particular areas of interest in more depth, which include topics such as how to identify and harness your strengths and those in others and understanding and fostering hope & resilience in the face of adversity; positive education; and applying Positive psychology in coaching. Through all modules, we will view Positive Psychology through the newer Second and Third Wave lenses, which aim to see wellbeing as a holistic whole, embedded in wider systemic, cultural and ecological systems.
Within most of the assignments on the course, and the final dissertation, we invite you to choose subjects that reflect your own goals, interests and creativity. In this way, the course becomes heavily tailored to your specific goals. As a course team, our wish is to relate to your personal goals and aspirations and to support you in that journey.
If you’re fascinated by human behaviour and want to explore exactly what it takes to fulfil our greatest potential in all areas of life, then our Applied Positive Psychology masters is for you. Not only will this course have an incredible impact on your career, you might experience a personal journey and help others do the same.
We don’t assume you have a background in psychology, but we’ll ask you what goals you have for studying the programme and how you wish to apply the subject in your life. If you can answer these questions and have energy and focus in your studies, we can give you the grounding and skills you need to apply your knowledge in a critically reflective way.
Applied Positive Psychology focuses on the scientific study of happiness, wellbeing, purpose and your strengths, amongst other factors in ‘the good life’. Looking at these areas, we explore how different methods, techniques and ways of working improve performance and subjective experience in a range of settings, from education to organisational development to private coaching or just daily personal life. You’ll learn how to analyse and interpret data and understand the factors that need to be considered in the application of research to different situations, including an opportunity to take part in a placement so that you can apply your learning in a real world setting. You will also learn about the realities of the journey of change and Positive Psychology processes and methods that impact development over someone’s lifespan.
You’ll discover how psychological research has explored the uses of Applied Positive Psychology and how theory has developed over time to maximise happiness and wellbeing, emotional regulation, and to help people live their most engaged lives and to flourish.
You will also be given a choice of optional modules so that you can pursue your own particular areas of interest in more depth, which include topics such as how to identify and harness your strengths and those in others and understanding and fostering hope & resilience in the face of adversity; positive education; and applying Positive psychology in coaching. Through all modules, we will view Positive Psychology through the newer Second and Third Wave lenses, which aim to see wellbeing as a holistic whole, embedded in wider systemic, cultural and ecological systems.
Within most of the assignments on the course, and the final dissertation, we invite you to choose subjects that reflect your own goals, interests and creativity. In this way, the course becomes heavily tailored to your specific goals. As a course team, our wish is to relate to your personal goals and aspirations and to support you in that journey.
Admission Requirements
3.3+
6.5+
88+
59+
02 Aug 2026
2 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
3,875 GBP
International
3,875 GBP
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