| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PSYC12-202 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces positive psychology principles and concepts, and how they are related to positive wellbeing. The subject examines happiness in life (with an emphasis on pleasure, engagement, and meaning), the strengths and 'virtues' associated with positive life outcomes, and how we can develop and strengthen wellbeing through self-care. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge in reflexivity, gratitude journaling, goal setting, mindfulness, movement, and self-development practices to build the strengths and qualities associated with positive life outcomes.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Apply theory and empirical findings from positive psychology to explain wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, social connection, and self-regulation.
- Apply knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
- Write a literature review on a positive wellbeing topic using APA conventions.
- Apply ethical principles and professional standards when evaluating positive psychology research and interventions.
- Demonstrate collaboration and interpersonal skills in group contexts.
- Investigate psychological questions using appropriate scholarly sources and methods.
- Apply principles of self-care and reflect on personal wellbeing practices to support sustainable study.
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
Subject dates
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May 2026
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026 Semester start: 18/05/2026 Subject start: 18/05/2026 Last enrolment: 31/05/2026 Teaching census: 12/06/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026 -
May 2026
Standard Offering (SUPP) Enrolment opens: 23/03/2026 Semester start: 18/05/2026 Subject start: 18/05/2026 Last enrolment: 31/05/2026 Teaching census: 11/06/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 22/03/2026 |
| Semester start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Subject start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 31/05/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 12/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 13/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 04/07/2026 |
| Standard Offering (SUPP) | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2026 |
| Semester start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Subject start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 31/05/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 11/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 13/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 04/07/2026 |