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University of Birmingham: Developmental Science and Neurodiversity
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc takes neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people. Embark on a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.
This course provides a framework for understanding the factors that impact brain and behaviour across the entire population and lifespan. This includes understanding conditions like autism and ADHD as part of this variation, and recognising the necessity to acknowledge, appreciate, comprehend, and accommodate this diversity.
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Engage with a diverse group of internationally renowned researchers from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Developmental Science, professionals, and individuals with personal experience of neurodiversity.
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Able to tailor your studies to own interest by combining optional modules on clinical psychology, developmental diversity, neuroscience, mental health and advanced data analysis.
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Lay a strong foundation for the next phase of your career, whether that involves pursuing an academic PhD position, enrolling in an educational or clinical doctorate program, or securing a professional role in the workplace.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc takes neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people. Embark on a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.
This course provides a framework for understanding the factors that impact brain and behaviour across the entire population and lifespan. This includes understanding conditions like autism and ADHD as part of this variation, and recognising the necessity to acknowledge, appreciate, comprehend, and accommodate this diversity.
-
Engage with a diverse group of internationally renowned researchers from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Developmental Science, professionals, and individuals with personal experience of neurodiversity.
-
Able to tailor your studies to own interest by combining optional modules on clinical psychology, developmental diversity, neuroscience, mental health and advanced data analysis.
-
Lay a strong foundation for the next phase of your career, whether that involves pursuing an academic PhD position, enrolling in an educational or clinical doctorate program, or securing a professional role in the workplace.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc course will take neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people.
The course will provide a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.
Neurodiversity refers to variation in brain and cognitive functions including learning, attention, social ability, mood, and sleep. It provides a framework for understanding the factors that influence brain and behaviour across the whole population and the whole lifespan; for understanding conditions such as autism and ADHD as a part of that variation; and for addressing the need for variation to be recognised, valued, understood, and accommodated.
You will have opportunities to interact with a wide range of researchers from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Developmental Science, practitioners, and people with lived experience of neurodivergence. Optional modules let you combine your interest in development and diversity with training in advanced data analysis, neuroscience methods, and mental health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have obtained a good Honours degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). Applicants who do not meet our requirement for a 2(i) in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a relevant research setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults. This MSc course will take neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people.
The course will provide a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.
Neurodiversity refers to variation in brain and cognitive functions including learning, attention, social ability, mood, and sleep. It provides a framework for understanding the factors that influence brain and behaviour across the whole population and the whole lifespan; for understanding conditions such as autism and ADHD as a part of that variation; and for addressing the need for variation to be recognised, valued, understood, and accommodated.
You will have opportunities to interact with a wide range of researchers from the University of Birmingham's Centre for Developmental Science, practitioners, and people with lived experience of neurodivergence. Optional modules let you combine your interest in development and diversity with training in advanced data analysis, neuroscience methods, and mental health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have obtained a good Honours degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data). Applicants who do not meet our requirement for a 2(i) in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a relevant research setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
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