How does science define happiness? What does it mean to flourish? Would you be able to name your 'strengths' or those of others? These are all questions you will explore and answer while studying Applied Positive Psychology. Whatever work you do, whether you're a teacher, counsellor, coach, or team leader, Applied Positive Psychology can help you find ways to improve your own wellbeing and performance, as well as that of others.
The course encourages you to build on your existing skills and experience while exploring how you can use Positive Psychology in your day-to- day life.
We don't assume our students have a background in Psychology. We'll give you the grounding and skills you need to apply your knowledge in a critically reflective way.
Are you interested in studying Positive Psychology at Bucks New University, but haven't quite made up your mind, or you're not quite sure if it's for you?
Then you may be interested in a two-day Introduction to Positive Psychology course, endorsed by Bucks New University and run by two graduates from our first cohort of the MSc Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) programme. Dan Collinson and Lesley Lyle are Directors of Positive Psychology Learningand also Associate Lecturers on Bucks' MSc Applied Positive Psychology programme.
On the Introduction to Positive Psychology course, you will get an overview of the main subjects covered on the MSc Applied Positive Psychology programme. As former Bucks students, Dan and Lesley are also able to give you an insight into the MSc from a student's perspective and answer any questions you may have regarding work/life balance as a part time student.
Delegates who attend the Introduction to Positive Psychology course and are subsequently accepted onto one of the Positive Psychology courses at Bucks for September 2017 entry, will qualify for a 10 per cent discount off their University course fees.
Positive Psychology Learning also offer a special discount of more than 50 per cent for a limited number of places booked on the Introduction to Positive Psychology courses during 2018.
Applied Positive Psychology focuses on the scientific study of happiness, wellbeing, purpose, and strength. Looking at these areas, we study how different methods, techniques and ways of working improve performance in a range of settings from education to coaching. You'll learn how to analyse and interpret data and understand the application of research to individuals and organisations.
You'll discover how psychological research has explored the uses of Applied Positive Psychology and how theory has developed over time. You'll also look at the realities of the journey of change and positive psychology processes and methods that support and create this.
In year two you'll complete a dissertation in your area of interest. Past students have developed interventions to improve wellbeing, studied aspects of resilience and researched within schools and organisations. It is also possible to undertake the dissertation in a third year.
This course is approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
