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MSc Developmental and Educational Psychology

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

The Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc offers comprehensive research training in developmental and educational psychology, and is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as providing the basis for further study at doctoral level. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of specialised research skills, and be able to use a broad range of methods to critically appraise and conduct rigorous research in the field. Through the option modules, students have the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the cognitive, neurobiological and social mechanisms involved in child development and education.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in psychology from a UK university, that has been accredited by the British Psychological Society, or a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree that contains at least 60 credits (excluding year one) in the five core areas of psychology (Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personalities and Individual Differences and Social Psychology). Alternatively, an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, either in psychology or a related subject.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

70% of graduates are in highly-skilled work or postgraduate study across 6 countries. The majority of graduates go on to be employed in the health and social care sector, or academic research and higher education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-22).

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation on Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Language Development
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology
  • Literacy Development
  • Maths and Science Learning
  • Theories of Child Development

Optional modules

  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Language Development
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology
  • Literacy Development
  • Maths and Science Learning
  • Theories of Child Development
  • reasonable adjustments
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