MSc Psychology of Child Development
University of Central Lancashire
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Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. Its ideal for graduates in Psychology (or related subjects) and a great development opportunity for professionals working with children. Throughout this course youll explore a wide range of theories and topics relating to the psychology of child development. Well give you a thorough grounding in research methods and analytical skills so that youll gain the ability to carry out empirical ...Read more

Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. Its ideal for graduates in Psychology (or related subjects) and a great development opportunity for professionals working with children. Throughout this course youll explore a wide range of theories and topics relating to the psychology of child development. Well give you a thorough grounding in research methods and analytical skills so that youll gain the ability to carry out empirical research in this field. In addition, youll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents across a range of settings. Youll have access to extensive laboratory facilities. The School has developed two outstanding laboratory complexes in which you can develop a deeper understanding of the psychology of child development. The Child Observation Suite (COS) provides a facility for the observation, recording, coding and understanding of childrens behaviour. The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) lab enables a detailed examination of the brain and visual systems of young children and adolescents through a range of techniques, including eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG).

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Entry requirements

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.

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£17,900 per year

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

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