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University of Lancashire: Psychology of Child Development
| Institution | University of Lancashire |
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| Department | School of Psychology and Humanities |
| Web | http://www.lancashire.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
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.
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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.
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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.
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The School is equipped with two laboratories. In these labs you'll develop a deeper understanding of the psychology of child development.
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The Child Observation Suite provides a facility for the observation and understanding of children’s behaviour.
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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).
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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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