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PostgraduateMSc

Psychology of Child Development

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Lancashire, the MSc Psychology of Child Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our MSc Psychology of Child Development course is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. Itโ€™s ideal for individuals who aim to pursue further postgraduate research or a career in child development. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Childhood
Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence
Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
Advanced Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Developmental Disorders and Clinical Interventions
Peer Relationships and Bullying in Young People
Brain Development and Neuroscience Perspectives
MSc Research Project in Child Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe inspiration and understanding that can be gained from these staff encourages many of our students to seek further qualifications either through our taught master's provision or through postgraduate research qualifications. Dr Cath Sullivan Senior Lecturer Dr Martin Clark Lecturer in Neurobiology Dr Beth Richardson Senior Lecturer in Experimental Social Psychology JL Dr Jane Lawton Lecturer Dr Simon Chu Senior Lecturer Dr Charlotte Field Senior Lecturer Professor Janice Abbott Professor of He

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

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

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

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

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