Early Child Development and Clinical Applications

Course Overview

The MSc Early Child Development and Clinical Applications at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. This programme, based at Anna Freud, provides a unique foundation for individuals interested in a clinical/psychotherapy training or a research/academic career in child development. The MSc combines a comprehensive multi-perspective understanding of development and clinical practice in the early years with a supervised clinical placement, a two-year observation of infants in a family setting, and a research project. International tuition fees are £39,200 per year, home/UK fees are £16,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £39,200

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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