University of Sussex

MSc Applied Child Psychology

University of Sussex

Course overview

The School of Psychology at the University of Sussex is one of the largest schools of psychology in the UK and an ideal choice for an MSc Applied Child Psychology. The course focuses on understanding the mental health and developmental stages of children and adolescents. It discusses the challenges that arise during this period of growth and the best ways to address them.

Students will explore current policies and their limitations in key areas of child psychology, including education/school, home/family, and mental health. The program covers a broad range of topics, including cognitive, emotional, social, and neurological development of children.

At the end of the period of study, students will have developed skills and In-depth knowledge of child development, practical assessment and intervention, critical thinking and analytical skills, understanding of policy and practice, and enhanced research skills. The course will be 20% taught and 80% seminar-based, and students will be evaluated based on a combination of assessment methods from coursework (case studies, reflective portfolios) to examination.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

For entry into BSc Psychology (with a foundation year) at the University of Sussex, international applicants require;

  • An International Baccalaureate of 27 points overall from the full IB Diploma and a good level of mathematics.

English Requirements:

​The English requirement for international students for the BSc Psychology at the University of Sussex includes:

  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component. These scores must be in one sitting and have a validity of 2 years.
  • TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, and 23 in Writing.
  • LanguageCert Academic SELT: High level (70 overall, including at least 65 in each component).
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 179 overall, including at least 169 in each skill.
  • Duolingo English test: 120 overall, with no component score below 110.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Applied Child Psychology from the University of Sussex are equipped to take various entry roles in various areas such as:

  • Assistant Clinical Psychologist
  • Assistant Educational Psychologist
  • Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
  • Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner

Cost of study

The cost of tuition for international applicants into the BSc Psychology at the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year. This amount is subject to yearly change.

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly through the university's website. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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