Teaching and Training

CDS is home to an exciting programme of teaching and professional development on wellbeing in developing countries which draws on the expertise of our academic staff and researchers.

MSc in Wellbeing and Human Development

This multi-disciplinary MSc has been developed to reflect the increasing interest in wellbeing from academic and policy circles in both developed and developing countries.

Further information about the MSc programme, the background to it and application procedures can be found on the Department website.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Drawing on its considerable expertise in wellbeing, CDS has introduced three tailor-made CPD modules in wellbeing:

Wellbeing and Human Development: Concepts, Measurement and Policy
This on-line CPD module is aimed at those who work in the area of development and poverty reduction, in both developed and developing country contexts, and at PhD students who are conducting research in the area of wellbeing and human development. Held annually.

For further information and to book a place on the next available course please see the unit’s webpage or contact the course convenor, Séverine Deneulin: [email protected]

Wellbeing Assessment in Public Policy and Development Practice A one-week intensive course aimed at international development, local government and community work professionals, and those who want to reflect on wellbeing and how it can be integrated into social and development programmes and research. Held annually in late January/ early February. For further information and to book a place on the next available course please see the unit’s webpage or contact the course convenor, Sarah White: [email protected] A printer-friendly leaflet is also available.

Wellbeing Assessment Research Project
This CPD module is aimed at professionals who have completed the Wellbeing Assessment CPD module above and involves designing, carrying out and reporting on a piece of research using wellbeing assessment, with support from a supervisor at Bath.

For further information and to book a place on the next available course please see the unit’s webpage or contact the course convenor, Sarah White: [email protected]