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PostgraduateMSc

Psychology of Child Development and Education

Lancaster University
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1 yearDuration
ยฃ24,300Per Year (Intl)
ยฃ12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Psychology of Child Development and Education at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Understanding how humans learn, grow, and adapt as they age is crucial across a wide range of disciplines, including education and child support. Many critical developmental milestones occur before a child enters school (e.g., before birth, during infancy or the preschool period). Other skills and abilities continue to develop across the primary school years. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Development and Learning
Atypical Development and Educational Intervention
Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Social and Emotional Development in Educational Contexts
Early Years Development and School Readiness
Advanced Research Design and Data Analysis
Applied Psychology in Educational Settings
Dissertation in Child Development and Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

ยฃ24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)ยฃ24,300

Home Student Fee

ยฃ12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

๐Ÿ“Š OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship โ€“ Postgraduate

Lancaster University ยท Postgraduate

ยฃ10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University ยท Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University ยท Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

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