Master of Science - Psychology of Child Development

The MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for individuals who aim to pursue further postgraduate research or a career in child development. It also presents a great career development opportunity for professionals already working with children.

Examining development allows us to understand how change takes place from infancy to adulthood. This course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. Students will explore development in different domains such as cognitive, social and emotional. The course provides a thorough understanding of the methodology, analysis, current research, and theory in the field of developmental psychology.

Studying a range of modules unique to this course students will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. Student will be taught by a course team providing a global perspective. Each team member delivers teaching in an area related to their own area of research expertise, such as: • Language • Literacy • Learning • Bullying • Loneliness • Social relationships • Brain development • Developmental disorders.

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. Students will also conduct research using a range of techniques used to understand children’s behaviour and development.

The School is equipped with two laboratories. In these labs students will develop a deeper understanding of the psychology of child development.

The Child Observation Suite provides a facility for the observation and understanding of children’s behaviour.

The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 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).