Course Overview

A rapidly expanding field worldwide, Psychological Well-being evaluates the factors that characterize and influence mental health and wellbeing, nurturing your understanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts in which they develop. Many of our experienced academic team have expertise in the specific domains of wellbeing, which are embedded within the course, including developmental psychology, occupational psychology, health psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and cognitive/biological psychology. Benefit from occasional contributions from practitioners and academics working within a variety of wellbeing-related settings such as work, education, and health. Teaching facilities include a dedicated laboratory and practical work areas, an observation suite, and a vision research laboratory.

General Eligibility

Entry criteria

• Applicants are usually expected to have (or be predicted to obtain) a 2:1 honours degree in psychology or psychology and a second subject

• Applications will also be considered from students who hold a 2:1 honours degree from a relevant but non-psychology based course

• Applicants should have studied at least one Psychology module at undergraduate level, and have undertaken training in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data analysis

• Other appropriately qualified/experienced applicants with a science or social science background will be considered on the basis of the university's accreditation for prior learning/accreditation prior experiential learning procedures

• You will also be asked to complete a declaration form before you begin your studies

• Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. If you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements may be made.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.