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Manchester Metropolitan University: Childhood Development and Wellbeing in Practice

Institution Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile
Department Psychology
Web www.mmu.ac.uk/international
Study type Taught

Summary

Overview Learn about how inequalities in childhood and experiences inform child development, and how policy and practice can promote change and wellbeing. Learn to analyse critical frameworks that inform our understanding of mental health constructs in childhood, adolescence and emerging adulthood. Learn how to critically examine the evidence base and use of practices in children’s services.

Designed for people with an interest in working across children’s services, this course will encourage you to explore how to promote positive mental health for young people across a variety of settings.

You’ll develop your practical psychological skills in assessment, formulation and intervention planning, as well as your awareness of yourself as an aspiring practitioner and researcher. You’ll develop and practice critical research methods and analysis skills.

Some of the topics you’ll study include psychological theories, early intervention approaches, and how developmental, societal, and environmental challenges influence all aspects of young people’s lives.

You’ll also learn how to identify and nurture protective factors, promoting young people’s strengths through preventative and restorative practices across settings. You’ll develop and practice critical research methods and analysis skills.

You’ll complete a service-based dissertation project focused to develop and advance practice in a particular area.

Features and benefits

  • Develop your skills - You’ll develop your practical skills for working with young people and families, theoretical knowledge, applied research skills, and strategies to maintain your wellbeing as a practitioner.

  • Complete a dissertation that creates impact - You’ll complete a service-based dissertation project, informing practice through research.

  • Outstanding academics - Our teaching staff includes practitioner psychologists and researchers in the areas of clinical, counselling and health psychology.

  • Enhanced student support - We strongly believe in enhancing student wellbeing. Each student has a Personal Tutor and the Programme Support Tutors work closely with students throughout the course.

  • Research active department - The Department of Psychology is home to the Stress, Health and Performance Research Group. The teaching team have expertise in mental health, trauma, and developmental disorders.

  • Outstanding facilities - You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, including an fNIR imaging research device, 12 experimental testing laboratories and 6 psychology laboratories.

MSc

Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824, known for the quality of its teaching and world leading research. The University has been named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2026).

Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city known worldwide for its music, sport, culture and creativity. Living and studying here means being part of a global city that opens doors to opportunity. 

Manchester is home to a diverse community of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries. International students are offered comprehensive …

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