Masters | Postgraduate Course - Developmental Science MSc, MA Course Details within Birkbeck, University of London

 Why study this course at Birkbeck?

- Explore child development from diverse theoretical and applied perspectives.
- Be introduced to the biology of development through the study of genetics and developmental cognitive neuroscience.
- Combines Birkbeck’s strengths in biological, social and applied developmental research methods to provide students with an integrated understanding of child development.

This programme will allow you to gain an understanding of the role of the child’s environment through the study of the impact of the family, communities and other social networks in the child’s environment. You will explore the interaction of biology and social factors in the context of atypical developmental paths, such as those observed in dyslexia, autism and other developmental disorders.

Both the MA and MSc are designed for graduates from psychology and related disciplines who are seeking to deepen their understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in development science, as well as established practitioners and policy-makers wishing to update their training. The MA focuses on enabling you to reflect critically on existing knowledge, and the MSc on enabling you to carry out empirical research at postgraduate level.

Study resources
The Department of Psychological Sciences has an outstanding research tradition, having achieved a top 5 ranking at the last UK research assessment exercises, with an outstanding international reputation in all aspects of developmental studies. You will have the opportunity to interact with world-class researchers in developmental science, attend research seminars organised by the Department and a number of other local research centres and institutes.

For further information and to apply

Contact our course team Department of Psychological Sciences tel: 0207 631 6083/6535 email: j.emralino@bbk.ac.uk or j.vallerine@bbk.ac.uk

You can apply online from the link below.

MA Developmental Sciences (Part-time)
MA Developmental Sciences (Full-time)
MSc Developmental Sciences (Part-time)
MSc Developmental Sciences (Full-time)

You must complete a supplementary application form in addition to the postgraduate application form.

Both MA and MSc

Core modules:

Social Development
Genetics of Development
Brain and Cognitive Development
Families
Qualitative Methods
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Generic Research Skills

MA only
Critical Book Review
MA Dissertation: critical reading or theoretical research based on existing literature and previously published data.

MSc only
Ethics Proposal
MSc Dissertation: a piece of empirical research or advanced quantitative analyses under the supervision of experienced staff.

Good degree (upper second-class honours preferable) in psychology, cognitive science, education, behavioural sciences or relevant discipline.

Relevant professional experience of childhood and development will also be considered.

If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Psychology.

Graduates go on to careers as psychologists, or in education, human resources or management.

Find out more about careers in psychology.

3 May 2011