Course summary
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for individuals who aim to pursue further postgraduate research or a career in child development. It also presents a great career development opportunity for professionals already working with children. Examining development allows us to understand how change takes place from infancy to adulthood. Our course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. You'll explore development in different domains such as cognitive, social and emotional. The course provides a thorough understanding of the methodology, analysis, current research, and theory in the field of developmental psychology. Studying a range of modules unique to this course you will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. You'll be taught by a course team providing a global perspective. Each team member delivers teaching in an area related to their own area of research expertise, such as: Language Literacy Learning Bullying Loneliness Social relationships Brain development Developmental disorders. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. You will also conduct research using a range of techniques used to understand children’s behaviour and development. The School is equipped with two laboratories. In these labs you'll develop a deeper understanding of the psychology of child development. The Child Observation Suite provides a facility for the observation and understanding of children’s behaviour. The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab enables a detailed examination of the brain and visual systems of young children and adolescents through a range of techniques, including eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG). Why study with us
- The course comprises of specialised, dedicated Child Development modules. Each module focuses upon different developmental psychology and is assessed entirely by coursework.
- Learning is supported by dedicated Child Psychology Laboratories. Facilities such as The Child Observation Suite and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, as well as over thirty extra laboratories.
- Develop your skills in applying psychology in a range of developmental settings. The course includes a placement module and a project of your choice.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least 2:1 degree in related subject including sufficient psychology content and research skills. This need not necessarily be a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society as applicants from related subject areas will be considered for a place on the course. The admissions policy of the School is, however, to consider every applicant on their own individual merits therefore prospective students with a lower second class degree and a final year project and/or research methods and statistics grades at a higher level will be considered. IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5. Satisfactory DBS check required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE