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Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Understand child development with our BSc (Hons) Psychology of Children Development. You'll look at the social, biological and cognitive issues that shape the way children think, feel and interact. This course is designed to help you understand children’s thoughts, emotions and behaviour in scientific detail. You’ll study core modules in research methods, psychology and statistics, as well as specialist modules on child development. You’ll have the chance to use our outstanding facilities. This includes an observation room to watch children playing and interacting with others, and a cognitive neuroscience lab for observing brain activity. There’s also the chance to go on a placement to assist with child-centred research. You can choose to focus on educational psychology, thanks to our links with schools and children's services. You'll study language development, literacy, peer relations, online safeguarding, antisocial behaviour and bullying. Your Psychology of Child Development degree will be taught in short, focused blocks. You will study one module at a time, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in that topic. This degree can offer the tools and knowledge for a fascinating career, whether you see your future in clinical psychology, research, education or other child development roles. Why study with us

  • At our child observation suite you can watch, record and analyse children’s behaviour and interaction with toys, peers and adults.
  • Your Psychology of Child Development degree will be taught one module at a time, allowing you to immerse yourself in that topic. There are no traditional exams.
  • We offer the chance to get involved in research, with paid internships, placements and part-time roles.
What you'll do
  • While our course has a strong focus on child development, you’ll also have the flexibility to choose from various optional modules.
  • You can choose to spend a year on placement, building work experience and professional skills to boost your career prospects when you graduate.
  • As this course shares a first year with Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology and more, you may have the chance to switch specialisms as your interests develop.
Future Careers Our Psychology of Child Development BSc (Hons) course offers specialist skills for a range of roles working with children. It provides the knowledge to open a broad range of other career paths too. This degree offers a strong foundation to work with children in educational or clinical psychology. Many graduates complete a postgraduate degree to get their ideal role, including our own BPS-accredited masters degrees. You could also pursue roles in allied health, working alongside occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. Our graduates are valued in a wide range of sectors. You could get a role in organisations including:
  • Police
  • Prison Service
  • NHS
  • Social and community services
  • Health authorities
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Education and training organisations

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C891
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Psychology of Child Development at University of Lancashire - UCAS