Child Psychology MSc
Master
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
1 Year
Taught by researchers active in the field of child psychology, this MSc has a strong research focus, and you will be encouraged to approach empirical research critically. You will study four, year-long, 30-credit modules, including three core modules and one option module, plus a 60-credit dissertation.
You will be introduced to the theories of child psychology, considering them in relation to the real world, and will cover the empirical research and theories of developmental psychology, focusing on implications for policy and practice. You will also study the application of developmental psychology to social policy, such as social issues, education and school issues and health, and the factors influencing the development of children's relationships. You will consider both typical and atypical development, including a range of developmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, etc. Your dissertation enables you to study an area of interest in depth and gain valuable research skills.
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About this course
The Child Psychology MSc focuses on the implications of psychological theory and research for policy and practice. Option modules mean you can tailor the course to your own interests.
The dissertation gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. For example, past students have studied:
how peer conversations facilitate emotion understanding; and
parent-child conversations in the British Museum.
Teaching staff are research-active, which keeps your learning cutting-edge
The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management;
computing; and
co-operation and teamwork.
The course is ideal if you have a personal or professional interest in child psychology. It also provides an excellent foundation for pursuing a research career in child psychology or developmental psychology.
Normally a 2:1 honours degree or above in psychology or a closely related discipline.
Students must also be able to demonstrate mathematical competency equivalent to grade C or above at GCSE level.
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Subjects
- Child Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychological Research
- Psychological
- Social Development
- Atypical Populations
- MSc Psychology
- Psychology Dissertation
- Development
- Psychological Theory
Course programme
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Part time students take three modules in the first year (90 credits) and 2 modules in the second year (90 credits).
Example core modules- Applications of Psychological Research
- Cognitive and Social Development
- Development in Typical and Atypical Populations
- Methods and Statistics for MSc Psychology
- Psychology Dissertation
This course looks at research in child psychology, focusing on the advanced study of psychological development in children and the implications of psychological theory and research for policy and practice. It is ideal if you would like to start or promote a career working with children in areas such as teaching and social work; it also provides an excellent foundation for pursuing a research career in child/developmental psychology.
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Child Psychology MSc