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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
UCL (University College London)
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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This programme offers a comprehensive research training in developmental and educational psychology. It is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council 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. Students learn how to assess the contribution of psychology to policy goals and how to evaluate education policies.
CareersGraduates of this programme are currently working as researchers in the public and private sectors or are engaged in PhD study.Employability
This programme provides valuable preparation either for doctoral study or for a research career in the academic community, the public sector or in industry.
AccreditationThe MSc Developmental and Educational Psychology is an ESRC-accredited research training masters programme within the Psychology pathway of the UCL, Bloomsbury and East London Doctoral Training Partnership. It can therefore be taken as the '1' within the DTP's 1+3 (masters plus PhD) structure, or provide the basis for an application for +3 (PhD only) funding.
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, either in psychology or a related subject, 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).
Students living in
Domestic
£12,700 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,100 per year
Students from EU
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£31,100 per year
Students from International
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