Developmental Psychology & International Education (MA)

Postgraduate

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    27 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
* This course qualifies for the New £10,000 Postgraduate Loan Scheme (PGL)
The MA Developmental Psychology & International Education programme is designed for practising teachers, educators and others with a personal or professional interest in the field of education. The programme aims to provide opportunities for engagement with the key theories, concepts and ideas in education.
This programme is part of the ‘Interdisciplinary Studies in Education’ suite of research-informed Masters provision. It offers each student a choice of awards that means they can tailor the available provision to their own research interests.
By studying at Liverpool Hope University, you will be joining an academic community with a strong record in educational research. You will study in a supportive learning environment and be encouraged to develop your own research profile.

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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

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Entry requirements
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline.
Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) will be asked to demonstrate potential to achieve a Masters award via a sample of academic writing and interview before an offer is made.
Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB) is required for students where they are required to visit settings other than their...

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • International
  • Global

Course programme

<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Curriculum</h2> <p><strong>Developmental Psychology block<br> </strong>Term 1</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cognitive Development (30 credits)</span></p> <p>This module will elaborate on diverse aspects of the development of human cognition. It will tackle both theoretical and methodological implications that lie within the field of cognitive psychology, by critically&nbsp;analysing&nbsp;cognitive mechanisms/processes that&nbsp;develop from birth into early and middle childhood. The module will be research-driven, providing space and opportunities for a deep understanding of theory and research that underpin major areas of cognitive development, such as perception, memory, attention, reasoning, executive functions and make key conceptual links with other sub-fields, such as neurocogition.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Term 2</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Developmental Psychology (Childhood) - (15 credits)</span></p> <p>The module will explore contemporary theoretical approaches within developmental psychology. It will be covering biological, cognitive, social cognitive, neuro-cognitive, social and emotional areas development. The module will also be both research informed with a specific focus on the inter-relationships with classic and contemporary research paradigms within early and mid-childhood development and current theorising. A range of research outcomes relating to deep critical awareness of current theoretical and methodological advances in developmental psychology and how these impact on current views of child development will be central to this module.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Developmental Psychology (Infancy) - (15 credits)</span></p> <p>This module is similar to the one above but focuses on infant development.&nbsp;&nbsp;Central to the module will be a range of research outcomes relating to deep critical awareness of current theoretical and methodological advances in developmental psychology and how these impact on current views of infant development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>AND</strong></p> <p><strong>International Education block<br> </strong>Term 1<br> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">International and Comparative Education: Key Concepts and Practices (30 credits)<br> </span>This module will analyse the theory and practice of comparative education and trace the historical development of the field. It will advance understanding of the relation of comparative education to International Education. Students will develop skills and concepts to systematically analyse the impact of historical, social, political and economical factors on various regional and national education systems within the international context with the view to develop a deeper understanding of how education systems evolve. Relation with policymaking, theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches to the comparative and international study of education will be critically examined.</p> <p>Term 2<br> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Critical Perspectives in Global Education (30 credits)<br> </span>This module will analyse the role of education in overcoming global challenges such as climate change and social injustice. Students will be introduced to techniques to critique relevant policy and practice in global education and related pedagogical approaches. They will consider research methods for evaluating global education initiatives. Through the development of a case study and ongoing portfolio students will analyse the diverse perspectives and assumptions that underpin and impact upon an area of personal or professional interest.</p> </div>

Developmental Psychology & International Education (MA)

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