We cover the science of happiness, and its practical implications, exploring questions such as what is happiness, how feasible is it to increase happiness and how, and special topics such as how happiness changes with age. The premise of the course is that a better understanding of emerging research provides the basis for making choices about whether and how to improve your own personal happiness, as well as what that means in practice. The format consists of optional pre-reading, lectures, and plenary and small group discussions. The balance between lecture and discussion will swing in favour of the latter as the course progresses, giving participants the opportunity to discuss how the content might be useful in their own lives. The course requires no previous expertise or knowledge. Participants should gain a richer understanding of the nature of happiness and how they can cultivate it for themselves.