Workplace Health and Wellbeing (Distance Learning) MSc/PGDip

University of Nottingham

Course overviewThis online MSc degree programme will enhance your expertise in the creation of healthy workplaces that foster wellbeing and organisational effectiveness. The part-time programme is structured to accommodate the professional commitments of working individuals. You will develop your evidence-based knowledge on the principles of maintaining a healthy and effective workforce, learning from experts with an international reputation for research and practice. You will develop your understanding of:scientific theory and evidence concerning relations between work, health, wellbeing and organisational effectiveness the application of scientific knowledge in contemporary work settings creating a health and wellbeing cultureusing scientific methods to address workplace health and wellbeing challenges and opportunities. The MSc develops practitioners to positively influence health and wellbeing in the ever-changing contemporary workplace. You will have the flexibility to progress through each module at your own pace. This makes it an ideal choice if you are balancing work and study commitments. The MSc is delivered online allowing you to study wherever you are based in the world. The programme is led by Dr Jonathan Houdmont and Dr Liza Jachens who are applied psychologists with extensive experience working with organisations to enhance health and wellbeing. Modules involve lectures, curated readings, and online seminars. You will also be allocated a personal tutor who is an expert in the field and available for regular one-to-one support. All modules are assessed by coursework, there are no exams.CareersExpert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.