Developmental Disorders MSc
This new MSc promotes knowledge of developmental psychology with a focus on atypical development across the lifespan. Through taught modules you will acquire advanced knowledge of the theories and major findings in this field, and develop expertise in the methods and analytic techniques used in research. The dissertation is an important component of the course, in which you will develop your own original psychological research project under expert supervision.
This course is aimed at graduates wishing to enter an applied or research career in developmental disabilities, and is beneficial for students who wish to progress to a PhD in clinical, educational, or experimental psychology. It is also suited to those who wish to boost their research skills en route to, or after, behavioural therapy or clinical or educational psychology training.
Compulsory Modules: Research Design Data Analysis Methods Developmental Psychology Developmental Disorders
Optional Modules:
(Choose one from topics in the following areas, courses vary year-to-year) Cognitive Psychology Neuroscience Social Psychology Applied Aspects of Psychology
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Essential Info
For Entry: 2013
Director of Studies: Dr Melissa Allen
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Entry Requirements: Normally upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in Psychology or a related discipline
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.
Duration: Full time 12 Month(s), Part time 24 Month(s)
Department: Psychology
Phone: +44 (0)1524 594975
Course Structure
For information on the course structure as followed by our current students, please see Lancaster University's Online Courses Handbook