Program Overview

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Course Details

The University of Bolton's Master's degree in Positive Psychology takes you on an immersive journey into this relatively new subject area within psychology. The programme's modular nature allows you to take a flexible and fairly autonomous approach to learning, theorising, reflecting and researching.

You'll get the chance to learn, debate and critically evaluate positive psychology's new techniques and research. You'll also have the opportunity to evaluate developing theories and applications in positive psychology, supported all the way by experienced and enthusiastic teaching staff with an excellent knowledge base. We offer expert training in research techniques, helping you to conceptualise, design and implement an independent research project that explores new ideas and approaches at the forefront of this increasingly popular subject.

Successfully completing this MSc in Positive Psychology should put you in a highly favourable position for seeking employment in relevant care professions and educational institutions, and for securing a place on a specialist psychology-related higher degree or doctorate programme.

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Highlights

We'll support you as you develop an in-depth and advanced knowledge of this emerging field of psychology and develop your own research projects.

Many of our teaching staff for this programme are involved in significant and ongoing research in this subject.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in critical evaluation and reflection relating to theories and research techniques in positive psychology.

Focused research training is designed to support and guide you in conceptualising, designing and implementing your own independent research in positive psychology.

This postgraduate course is designed to enhance your employability, particularly in the health and care professions, or help you progress to further studies in psychology.

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Key Features

An enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive teaching team delivers this pioneering programme.

The course curriculum allows you to explore issues from a diverse range of perspectives – all underpinned by a research-informed knowledge base.

Learning and teaching are student-centred and involve small group sessions and one-to-one tutorials. Your studies will be supported and enhanced by the University's virtual learning environment.

We've designed the programme to encourage and support your unique approach to research and critical enquiry.

You can enjoy contributions from expert guest speakers on a range of subjects covered in this exciting postgraduate programme.

By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.