Course summary
The MSc in Applied Child Psychology is designed to prepare psychology graduates for the next stage of their career in research or applied areas of psychology. Students will benefit from the expertise of established expert researchers, on topics areas including child social development (e.g. bullying and peer relationships), cognitive development (e.g. theory of mind, attention in autism and ADHD), education (e.g. girls and science and enhancing collaborative learning in the classroom) and religion and supernatural beliefs. Why choose this course?
- Keele is ranked top 150 in the world for Psychology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021)
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and an inclusive research community
- Practice and research-led teaching draws on our broad expertise in children’s social and cognitive development and religion
- The programme provides taught content and research training in a range of areas in Applied Child Psychology, building on areas of staff research expertise
- Optional placement opportunity enables you to relate your learning to professional settings and applications in policy, research or practice
Modules
For information regarding modules for this course, please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
Entry requirements
This course is open to graduates with a first or 2:1 degree in Psychology. Applicants who have studied another subject, especially childhood and family studies, working with children and families, child and youth, early years and childhood or an overseas equivalent are also encouraged to apply and an offer decision will be made on a case by case basis. English Language entry requirement for international students are IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. The University also accepts a range of internationally recognised English tests. If you do not meet the English language requirements, the University offers a range of English language preparation programmes. During your degree programme you can study additional English language courses. This means you can continue to improve your English language skills and gain a higher level of English.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
Keele University
Keele
ST5 5BG