MSc Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

The Liverpool John Moores University MSc Positive Psychology and Wellbeing programme promotes human traits, strengths, and skills that lead to happiness and wellbeing. The course is theory-led and evidence-based, helping you learn about happiness, flourishing, and the traits that contribute to a fulfilled life. It is designed to advance your ability to apply positive psychology principles in a knowledgeable way.

The programme includes a focus on mindfulness meditation through a practical module, which is beneficial for those interested in becoming a mindfulness teacher. You will also gain skills in research methods and data analysis, and will have the opportunity to undertake an empirical research project. Assessment methods include written work, reports, and a dissertation.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) provides excellent teaching, carries out important research, and has a rapport with many industries. This means they offer education that focuses on your future career in subjects like business, engineering, health, and the arts. For those interested in global business, LJMU’s MSc International Business and Management course has a special module created by Harvard Business School called ‘Microeconomics of Competitiveness’. This gives students an advantage when it comes to understanding international business strategy.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need a second-class honours degree in Psychology, with an upper second-class mark (2:1) in their undergraduate dissertation.
• Alternatively, a 2:1 in related fields such as Social Science, Counselling, Educational Studies, or Business Studies may be acceptable if combined with a 2:1 in a similar piece of work.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum of 6.5 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent test scores.

For international students taking the MSc Positive Psychology and Wellbeing at Liverpool John Moores University, the tuition fee is £18,250 per year.

The university offers scholarships to postgraduate students from overseas in the form of tuition fee reductions. The International Achievement Scholarship provides a £3,500 tuition fee discount for eligible international postgraduate students. Additionally, a £500 Early Payment Discount is available for self-funded international students who pay their fees by a specified deadline.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Applied Psychological Practice
• Clinical Psychology (as a next step)
• Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Coaching
• Health Promotion
• Education

You can submit your application for this course through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through this process.