University of Central Lancashire

Psychology of Child Development, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our MSc Psychology of Child Development is designed to advance your knowledge of child psychology. It’s ideal for graduates in Psychology or related subjects.

Key highlights

  • Advances knowledge of child psychology at postgraduate level
  • Suited to graduates in psychology or related subjects
  • Available as MSc, PGDip or PGCert

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include related subject; or above
  • Degree: 2:2 — considered case by case
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5Satisfactory DBS check required

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Child development researcher
  • Educational psychology assistant
  • Child and family support worker
  • Early years practitioner
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £19,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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