COURSE OVERVIEW

This Master's course in brain and cognitive development is designed to give you an understanding of the role of the child’s environment through the study of the impact of the family, communities and other social networks. You will explore the interaction of biology and social factors in the context of atypical developmental paths, such as those observed in:

dyslexia

autism

other developmental disorders.

The course is designed for graduates from psychology and related disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in developmental science, as well as established practitioners and policy-makers wishing to update their training. The Master's focuses on enabling you to reflect critically on existing knowledge.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, health or social work, education and policy development. Possible professions may include:

psychologist

counsellor

researcher

further education lecturer.