Institute of Education London

Child Development MSc

This masters degree will:

• deepen your knowledge of child development and developmental psychology
• take an informed, critical approach to developmental psychology
• provide high-quality education in the main theories, methods, and findings of psychological research.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

• gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society
• be taught by staff with a wide range of psychological expertise
• benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London
• prepare for professional work with children and young people or progression to higher research degrees and employment as a researcher.

Who is this programme for?

Psychology graduates who want to progress to research careers or professional training, or people who wish to become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

Entry requirements

A good first degree with at least 33 per cent psychology, covering the core areas of the discipline, or the Graduate Certificate in Psychology, grade B or better.

How are you assessed?

By coursework and a 12,000-word dissertation or a 6,000-word report.

 

Core modules

• Developmental Psychology and Psychobiology
• Methodology and Statistics
• Social Development

Recommended modules

• Atypical Development
• Language Development