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Qualification
Professional Masters
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Location
City Campus
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
LJMU's Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc promotes the human virtues, strengths and skills at the heart of happiness, wellbeing and a meaningful, engaged life. Benefit from a theory-led and evidence-based approach to promoting wellbeing covering the breadth of Positive Psychology Learn from leading experts in the field Deeply engage with a positive psychology topic of your choice Enjoy a strong practice-based perspective Develop sustained mindfulness meditation practice Gain strengths-based workplace skills Positive psychology is a rapidly evolving field, which enriches the psychological work in a broad range of applied areas. Put yourself at the forefront of these exciting developments by studying a programme, which is one of only a few available worldwide. You will learn about happiness, wellbeing, flourishing and human traits, strengths and skills that contribute to a fulfilled and engaged life. Start date(s): September Study mode: Full-time Course duration: 1 year
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
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.
The programme will also support you in developing your personal, sustained mindfulness meditation practice. This will be particularly useful for those who wish to embark on a mindfulness teacher training programme.
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Liverpool John Moores University
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University League Table
81st
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Campus address
Liverpool John Moores University, Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 5AJ, England
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