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PostgraduateMSc

Child Development

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,200Per Year (Intl)
£7,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Child Development at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Child Development MSc will deepen students' knowledge of child development and developmental psychology and prepare them for professional work with children and young people, or progression to professional doctorates, higher research degrees, or employment as a researcher. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and serves as a conversion course, which means that graduates without a background in Psychology can also apply to build on their first-degree qualification to become eligible for the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. **Modular (flexibl... International tuition fees are £14,200 per year, home/UK fees are £7,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Developmental Psychology
Cognitive Development in Childhood
Socio-Emotional Development and Attachment
Developmental Psychopathology and Disorder
Research Methods in Developmental Science
Infant and Early Years Development
Adolescent Development and Identity Formation
Professional Practice and Applied Child Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,200

Home Student Fee

£7,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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