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Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc

Developmental and Educational Psychology MSc

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Full time | UCL (University College London) | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Developmental Psychology Educational Psychology Education Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This programme offers a comprehensive research training in developmental and educational psychology. It is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as providing the basis for further study at doctoral level. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of specialised research skills, and be able to use a broad range of methods to critically appraise and conduct rigorous research in the field. Students learn how to assess the contribution of psychology to policy goals and how to evaluate education policies.

Careers

Graduates of this programme are currently working as researchers in the public and private sectors or are engaged in PhD study.Employability

This programme provides valuable preparation either for doctoral study or for a research career in the academic community, the public sector or in industry.

Accreditation

The MSc Developmental and Educational Psychology is an ESRC-accredited research training masters programme within the Psychology pathway of the UCL, Bloomsbury and East London Doctoral Training Partnership. It can therefore be taken as the '1' within the DTP's 1+3 (masters plus PhD) structure, or provide the basis for an application for +3 (PhD only) funding.

Modules

Methodology and Statistics - Core
Qualitative Data Analysis - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, either in psychology or a related subject, that has been accredited by the British Psychological Society. Or: A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree that contains at least 60 credits (excluding year one) in the five core areas of psychology (Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personalities and Individual Differences and Social Psychology).

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more

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