Positive Individuals, Organisations and Communities

Subjects

• Wellbeing, Motivation and Performance

  Subject code: EDUC10057
  Level: 1

  Explore the science of the factors that enable individuals to operate at the peak of their potential, including how to participate in more engaging activities, live healthier, be more resilient, have more satisfying relationships, and lead more productive and fulfilling lives.

  You will explore teachable skills and pathways for cultivating wellbeing, apply evaluated interventions to increase your own wellbeing and of those around you, and be exposed to a variety of disciplines including psychology, social science, education, philosophy, sports science, sociology, and organisational science.

  For more information see the Handbook.

• Performance, Potential and Development

  Subject code: EDUC10059
  Level: 1

  Explore the theory and evidence relating to high performance and optimal functioning across a variety of contexts, drawing on the academic literature and real-life experiences.

  You will apply evidence-based performance interventions to your personal life and to others, evaluate their effectiveness and identify ways to increase your performance and potential.

  For more information see the Handbook.

• Positive Communities and Organisations

  Subject code: EDUC20074
  Level: 2

  Investigate how theories of wellbeing, ethics and virtues are being applied to education settings, workplaces and communities.

  You will explore the relationship between wellbeing and performance in settings like schools, business and societies, considering leading theories of flourishing and trends in wellbeing policy, and discover how wellbeing insights can be applied to a local school, organisation or community setting.

  For more information see the Handbook.

• Positive Leadership and Careers

  Subject code: EDUC30072
  Level: 3

  Prepare yourself as a leader in your career and study by exploring positive approaches to career choice, career management, and leadership.

  You will investigate key questions such as: How much does money matter? What are the factors that promote flourishing in education and throughout one’s career? What approaches can be used to promote flourishing in ongoing learning, education, and career development practices? What is positive leadership and how can it be fostered and developed? How can positive leadership be used to help individuals and organisations to thrive?

  This subject will draw on a range of reflective learning, experiential learning, and skill-building techniques and exercises to enable students to develop a tool-kit to foster flourishing over the course of their education and career.

  For more information see the Handbook.