PSY3250 Positive psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3250 Positive psychology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3250
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3250
No unit lists PSY3250 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Completion of first year in any degree (48 credit points) at Monash University.
Overview
Positive psychology is the ‘science of a life well-lived’. In this unit, you will learn about a range of concepts and theories related to the science of well-being, such as positive emotions, relationships, acts of kindness, and getting into the flow state. You will get to explore tools that positive psychology offers, including measures of well-being, and practices that assist people to move towards a more flourishing life. You will engage in personal evaluations of and reflections on your character strengths and virtues. You will work in groups on a social media project to examine scientific approaches to well-being, and engage in debates and discussions on contemporary issues related to positive psychology.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Personal reflection (1,200 words)Written25%
- Multimedia communication (9 content posts of any format, and a report of up to 1000 words)Artefact35%
- Essay (2,200)Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the key theoretical pathways towards well-being in positive psychology.
- 2
Critically explore discussions and debates about the relevance and limitations of positive psychology theories and practices.
- 3
Apply appropriate positive psychology tools such as measurements and practices for personal growth and wellbeing.
- 4
Critically reflect on the benefits and challenges of applying empirically supported positive psychology practices to your own life.
- 5
Communicate appropriately positive psychology content to a range of audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials20 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hours of online lecture recordings per week.
2 hours of in-person tutorials ten times per semester.
Preparation: 4 hours of prescribed reading/multimedia learning resources per week. Four hours of private study (e.g. completion of experiential exercises, and preparation of written assignments). Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities, interact with teaching team in-person, and related assessment tasks.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Priscilla Maria De Netto
- Unit Coordinators
- Jia Yue Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3250?
PSY3250 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3250 offered?
In 2026, PSY3250 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does PSY3250 have an exam?
No. PSY3250 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.