This is an innovative MA program that brings together the fields of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology.

Positive Psychology is the science of well-being, strengths, and the achievement of our potential, and all that is good in us. As a person’s level of well-being increases, their goal attainment also increases. Consequently, the synergies between Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology make for a very powerful approach in helping people realize their potential.

 In this MA in Applied Psychology, we provide students with the tools and skills to provide such support and will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of Positive Psychology & Coaching competencies.

This program will enable students to gather in depth knowledge of Psychology as a science and familiarize them with recent developments for benefit of Local, National and International community.

The MA in Applied Psychology (Positive & Coaching Psychology) degree can be utilized across a wide range of areas:

• Those working in human services with the desire to incorporate a coaching approach to behavior change in their professional work.

This could include teachers, social workers, social care workers, community workers, probation officers, nurses, medical specialists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, etc.;

• Graduates who have the ambition to work as freelance coaches, or internal coaches in business organizations;
• Human resource professionals who want to specialize in employee well-being and development;
• Managers and leaders who wish to develop the ability to maximize the potential of their teams and develop their leadership potential;
• Those who want to maximize performance by adding a psychological approach to skill attainment. This could include sports and exercise professionals

• Graduates of psychology who wish to acquire a set of professional skills as part of their route towards becoming a chartered coaching psychologist, or to undertake doctoral studies;
• Coaches who wish to study to master’s level and incorporate a positive psychology dimension to their work.

• Possession of a four-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
• Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited college or university.
• Complete application
• Personal Transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of the study program. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies.

This program is composed of 2 parts:

Part I:

Core Modules 

• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Practice of Evidence-Based Coaching
• Positive Psychology and Human Flourishing
• Positive Psychology Coaching Practice
• Cognitive enhancement and motivational interviewing as strategies for change

Elective Modules 

• Health Psychology
• Positive Organisational Psychology
• Private Practice
• Positive Psychology in Group Settings
• Learning, Well-Being, & Participation at Work

Part II :

• Research Dissertation in Work, Organizational& Coaching Psychology.