Psychology of Wellbeing

• • Definition, history and science of positive psychology.
  • Theory of positive psychology as applied to issues such as emotions, motivation, love.
  • The positive psychology approach to topics such as wellbeing, health, coping, lifespan.
  • Current social and cultural implications related to positive psychology.

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
• SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
• SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (No longer available)

• SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
• SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
• SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (No longer available)

• SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics
• SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)

Others

You must also complete two (2) Level 2 subjects in Psychology before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This project-based subject will provide students with an in-depth view of the field of positive psychology, and contribute to students’ understanding of core human character strengths and virtues. This subject examines how the scope of psychology is broadening beyond the identification of pathology and treating or preventing disorder, and give students the opportunity to develop professionally relevant skills in the positive psychology field.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Report (40%)
• Project (50%)
• Presentation (10%)

Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22

Next study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22