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University of Lancashire: Psychology of Child Development
| Institution | University of Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology and Humanities |
| Web | http://www.lancashire.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Course Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your 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. Our course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. You'll 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 you will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. You'll 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.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. You 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 you'll 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).
Why study with us
-
The course comprises of specialised, dedicated Child Development modules. Each module focuses upon different developmental psychology and is assessed entirely by coursework.
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Learning is supported by dedicated Child Psychology Laboratories. Facilities such as The Child Observation Suite and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, as well as over thirty extra laboratories.
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Develop your skills in applying psychology in a range of developmental settings. The course includes a placement module and a project of your choice.
What you'll do
-
You’ll gain experience of developmental psychology in practice within an organisation such as a school, charity or childcare setting
-
You’ll design and conduct research which will further prepare you for a career in child development.
-
The teaching for this course takes place on one day of the week. This means you can divide your time between classroom and individual study and work around the other elements of your life.
Future Careers
You'll be given opportunities and support for career development throughout this course. The course has a dedicated placement module that is taken only by students studying on this programme and is not shared with other courses. This provides a clear focus around opportunities to work in areas related to child psychology.
After graduating from this course, you’ll have developed both your understanding of child psychology but also an array of transferable skills. This means that not only might you work in a range of areas related to children such as:
-
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
-
Specialist charity workers
-
Advisors in educational setting
-
Teaching assistants
-
You might also decide to pursue an academic or research career in developmental or educational psychology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Course Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your 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. Our course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. You'll 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 you will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. You'll 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.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. You 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 you'll 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).
Why study with us
-
The course comprises of specialised, dedicated Child Development modules. Each module focuses upon different developmental psychology and is assessed entirely by coursework.
-
Learning is supported by dedicated Child Psychology Laboratories. Facilities such as The Child Observation Suite and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, as well as over thirty extra laboratories.
-
Develop your skills in applying psychology in a range of developmental settings. The course includes a placement module and a project of your choice.
What you'll do
-
You’ll gain experience of developmental psychology in practice within an organisation such as a school, charity or childcare setting
-
You’ll design and conduct research which will further prepare you for a career in child development.
-
The teaching for this course takes place on one day of the week. This means you can divide your time between classroom and individual study and work around the other elements of your life.
Future Careers
You'll be given opportunities and support for career development throughout this course. The course has a dedicated placement module that is taken only by students studying on this programme and is not shared with other courses. This provides a clear focus around opportunities to work in areas related to child psychology.
After graduating from this course, you’ll have developed both your understanding of child psychology but also an array of transferable skills. This means that not only might you work in a range of areas related to children such as:
-
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
-
Specialist charity workers
-
Advisors in educational setting
-
Teaching assistants
-
You might also decide to pursue an academic or research career in developmental or educational psychology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your 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. Our course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. You'll 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 you will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. You'll 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. - You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. You 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 you'll 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).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will hold at least 2:1 degree accredited by British Psychological Society, however, those with 2:2 degrees or who have studied a related subject are also encouraged to apply. The admissions policy of the School is 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your 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. Our course explores in-depth child and adolescent development. You'll 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 you will gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology. You'll 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. - You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the latest theories, interventions, and applications of psychology relevant to working with children and adolescents. You 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 you'll 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).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will hold at least 2:1 degree accredited by British Psychological Society, however, those with 2:2 degrees or who have studied a related subject are also encouraged to apply. The admissions policy of the School is 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. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
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