Course Overview

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