Developmental Psychology in Research and Practice MSc

Why choose this course
Why and how do human beings change and develop over the course of a lifetime?

Studying our MSc Developmental Psychology in Research and Practice will help you understand this question. Our School of Psychology is also one of the largest, pioneering and active postgraduate departments in the UK.

Throughout this course you will gain both theoretical and practical insights into infant and child development and how mental health adapts and changes across a person’s lifetime. Our course combines the academic and practical learning you need to succeed through taught modules and an integrated professional placement.

What you will study
Studying both atypical and typical development from infancy to old age, our course will expose you to important, emerging research and exciting topics in developmental psychology.

We teach you the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of different approaches to studying developmental processes, including the range of theories, methods and practical issues involved in working with individuals at different developmental stages. You’ll learn about mental health issues and evaluate therapeutic interventions for a range of developmental difficulties.

You’ll also gain valuable professional experience thanks to our supported placements in various developmental psychology settings, giving you a competitive edge. Your placements could take place in clinical, educational, social care or research settings, allowing you to build important transferable skills and improve your professional practice.