Msc Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time

Masters Degree Description

Develop your knowledge in advanced areas of social, emotional, cognitive and neurobiological psychological development of young people.

Led by an experienced team of developmental psychologists, our Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development MSc will deepen your understanding of classic and contemporary models of development. This course features investigation into child development and adolescent development, together with advanced research methods skills.

Entry Requirements

2:1honours degree in psychology or closely related subject

If your first degree is not in Psychology but you have covered sufficient levels of Psychology and research we will consider your application. Applications such as this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

This course could lead you to a career directly related to psychology, such as working as an educational psychologist, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, developing arguments, analysing and evaluating information, collaboration, independent working, communication and more.

This will give you an advantage in careers such as:

  • Educational psychologist
  • Pastoral care in education
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Special educational needs practitioner
  • Teacher

Module Details

Child Development
Psychological Research Methods
Adolescent Development
Research Paper

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