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Institution

Lancaster University

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Program Level

MSc

Program

Developmental Psychology

Summary

Understanding how humans learn, grow, and adapt as they age is crucial across a wide range of disciplines—from education to healthcare. Gaining insight into the genetic, environmental, and cultural factors that shape a child’s abilities is key to ensuring that individuals thrive in any setting. With our Master’s in Developmental Psychology, you will not only explore these vital topics, but also position yourself for a wide array of exciting career opportunities that combine human understanding with valuable, in-demand analytical skills.

 

Who is this programme for?

If you are passionate about human development and want to deepen your understanding of how people grow and change, with a keen interest in scientific approaches to development, this programme is designed for you. Our Developmental Psychology MSc is perfect for motivated students who have recently completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology, or a related field.

 

Looking ahead to employability

This rigorous programme equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, positioning you to embark on rewarding careers in applying your knowledge in research, or in educational and clinical settings. As a student, you will have access to Lancaster's internationally-renowned Psychology Department, home to one of the largest Infant and Child Development Labs in the world. Here, you will study in an environment at the forefront of research, ensuring that your learning experience is informed by cutting-edge developments in the field.

You will also:

 

• Develop skills using a range of the very latest techniques, such as brain imaging, behavioural, and observational techniques, uniquely suited for studying infants and children.
• Get the opportunity to take part in our Psychology Employability Programme, where you can gain work experience alongside your studies.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of developmental psychology, preparing for a diverse range of careers, from clinical psychology to education, and roles requiring advanced data analysis skills.
   

  What to expect

  Our curriculum is designed to give you a well-rounded, comprehensive understanding of developmental psychology, with a special focus on child development. As you explore how research directly impacts children’s lives, you will also learn ethical methods for conducting studies with young people. Access to state-of-the-art developmental psychology labs and equipment—such as neuroimaging, EEG, eye-tracking, and computational modelling—will provide you with invaluable hands-on research experience.

  In addition to mastering key research methods, you will delve into the theoretical frameworks that underpin developmental psychology. You can choose to explore special topics such as developmental disorders and psychology’s role in education. You will also develop advanced skills in data analysis, including modern statistical techniques essential for understanding human behaviour.

Tuition Fees

30310.00 €

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Developmental Psychology MSc

Intake

September

Program Length

1 years

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