MSc Family and Child Psychology

The Family and Child Psychology MSc at the University of Chester is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of children's development and the family dynamics that shape their behavior, emotions, and thinking. It combines theoretical knowledge with the skills required to apply this learning to practical situations through critical analysis, problem-solving, and independent research.Course Content: This course incorporates six core modules discussed over two parts. Part one includes modules that allow students to understand relationships from psychological perspectives, comprehend children's development, and analyze various research paradigms in psychological research. Part two encompasses a dissertation component and chosen path of specialist study.Key Modules: The key modules throughout this course are "Understanding relationships from a psychological perspective," "Understanding Children's Development," "Research Paradigms, Design and Statistics in Psychological Research 1," "Research Paradigms, Design and Statistics in Psychological Research 2," "Path of Specialist Study," and "Dissertation."Accreditations: The course is offered by the University of Chester; however, no specific accreditation information is provided.Future Careers: Graduates from this program can become professionals within children and family services (both statutory and non-statutory), attach to the educational psychology sector, work in policy-making related to children and family issues, work in research roles, or even continue their academic careers through undertaking PhD studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here