Our MSc Psychology of Child Development deepens your understanding of child psychology. It’s ideal if you’re aiming for further postgraduate research, a career in child development, or want to develop your skills while already working with children.
Why study with us
- You'll study specialist child development modules, all assessed entirely by coursework.
- Learning is supported by dedicated child psychology laboratories and other excellent facilities, allowing you to develop your skills.
- You’ll gain practical experience through a placement and an independent project.
What you'll do
- You’ll gain experience of developmental psychology in practice within an organisation such as a school, charity or childcare setting
- You’ll design and conduct research which will further prepare you for a career in child development.
- The teaching for this course takes place on one day of the week. This means you can divide your time between classroom and individual study and work around the other elements of your life.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Explore our psychology facilities
Academic staff
This course is built on the research expertise of the academic staff specialising in different areas of developmental psychology. We engage with employers to make sure that our curriculum is delivering the skills that the industry needs.
We work with professionals from various sectors, including:
- NHS trusts
- Patient groups
- Medical practitioners
- Allied health professionals
- The prison service
- Police forces
- Local education authorities and schools
- professional sports organisations
Future careers in psychology of child development
You'll be given opportunities and support for career development throughout this postgraduate Psychology of Child Development course. The course has a dedicated placement module which provides a clear focus around opportunities to work in areas related to child psychology.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- 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
This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.
This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Lancashire on our student contract page