University of Central Lancashire: Psychology of Child Development
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course information
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for graduates in Psychology (or related subjects) and a great development opportunity for professionals working with children.
Throughout this course you’ll explore a wide range of theories and topics relating to the psychology of child development. We’ll give you a thorough grounding in research methods and analytical skills so that you’ll gain the ability to carry out empirical research in this field. In addition, you’ll 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.
You’ll 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 children’s 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).
Why study with us
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Undertake an individual research project of your choice to further develop your understanding of an area of interest.
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You’ll have opportunities to advance your understanding by working alongside the research active staff who deliver the course.
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Develop your skills in applying psychology by taking advantage of the optional work-based placement module.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification with sufficient psychology content and research skills, including a suitable dissertation/research project, to enable them to undertake the course. Students with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification with sufficient psychology content and research skills, including a suitable dissertation/research project, to enable them to undertake the course. Students with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
University of Central Lancashire
Founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) now has a staff and student community approaching 38,000 and 180,000 alumni. The University offers over 200 postgraduate courses – both taught and research – in a range of subjects. What's more, UCLan is ranked in the top 6% of universities in the world (CWUR 2019/20). We also have a community of around 20,000 students from over 120 countries, including 5,000 postgraduate students and 700 research students.
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