Developmental Psychology MSc

University of Roehampton

Choose a master’s with a unique focus on human development from infancy to adulthood. Become an expert in the key domains of cognitive and social development, from infancy through to adulthood. Throughout your MSc, you’ll learn: The use of investigative tools to assess development. To conduct appraisals of educational and other applied issues. Empirical and reflective skills and apply this to your research project centred around your interests and ambitions. This programme is an ideal choice if you want to pursue research or practice with further training in education, wellbeing and mental health care. If you’re a working professional in health or education, this programme will advance your knowledge in developmental psychology and its application to your work. Learn through interactive seminars and workshops on campus, as well as online lectures, giving you flexibility with your studies as well as in-person contact. This includes: Seminars considering the role of special education, classroom management, and school counselling. Discussions on the ways in which developmental psychological theory and research can be applied in different contexts such as schools and universities, how to cater to diverse needs and care settings, and the use of different psychological interventions. Workshops where you will practice the use of tools and tests and go on to analyse developmental research data.