Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology

Course Overview

The MSc Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology at King's College London, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. You will develop knowledge about the genetic and environmental causes of typical and atypical psychological development, the standard psychological therapies and treatments available, and research methods and statistics relevant to this field. The course will provide you with both research and clinical focus. Benefit from comprehensive coverage of the field exploring how biological (genetic), behavioural and cognitive processes, along with family and wider social forces, can affect typical and atypical development. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline. This course information applied to 2026 entry only. The University may make changes to a programme of study or module

Graduate Outcomes

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