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Undergraduate SWI-PSY30011-2022
Psychology of Wellbeing
Discover the field of positive psychology and use it to understand character strengths and virtues. Spot factors that can impact someone's health and lifespan. De-emphasise disorders and emphasise happiness. Explore theories behind love and motivation.
$6,360 $6,610
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:
- Appraise the theory, methodology and practice of positive psychology;
- Analyse and evaluate the various issues pertinent to positive psychology (e.g. wellbeing, character strengths, personal values, improving health);
- Examine and explain the various factors that contribute to or decrease subjective wellbeing;
- Design and construct an intervention using elements of the positive psychology approach;
- Critically evaluate the research literature in the area of positive psychology.
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- 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:
one of- 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: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
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Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
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