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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Help children and young people with a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Psychology.
This course is ideal if you are interested in careers working with children and young people. You will gain an in-depth understanding of current issues in child and adolescent psychology and learn to apply this theory to real-life settings by undertaking a placement. You will also conduct a substantial piece of research in child and adolescent psychology and choose from one of three optional modules.
For those looking for a research career in developmental psychology, our teaching staff are active researchers in their fields. You will receive training in advanced statistics and research methods which will prepare you for further postgraduate research. We have well-equipped facilities and laboratories and pride ourselves on combining high-quality teaching with world-class research.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Psychology accredited by the BPS
Or
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, and successful completion of a research methods assessment.
Your training in applying cutting-edge developmental theory and research to real-life settings will enable you to pursue careers working with children and adolescents. You will also be able to pursue careers in research and be well-placed to undertake doctoral study.
Core Modules:
Child and Adolescent Psychology in Practice (30 credits)
Current issues in Child and Adolescent Psychology (30 credits)
MSc Psychology Project (60 credits)
Development of Delinquency and Psychopathy (15 credits)
Developmental Disorders of Language, Learning and Cognition (15 credits)
Core Research Methods and Analyses (30 credits)
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