University of Lancashire

BSc Psychology of Child Development

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The University of Lancashire provides a great environment for studying the BSc Psychology of Child Development. Students have the opportunity to work in a well-equipped lecture theatre, computer suites and multiple laboratories. There are dedicated facilities for observing children, as well as the tools for neurological analysis and a cognitive psychology complex facilitated by dedicated and highly qualified academics that produce world-class research that has an impact far beyond academia. 

This course is designed to help students understand children's thoughts, emotions and behaviour in scientific detail, and will be taught through lectures and tutorials, as well as practical sessions and independent study. Assessment will be done using coursework, multiple-choice exams, essays, and eventually a research project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

The University of Lancashire will receive applicants who make up a minimum grade of UCAS Tariff of 104 -120 UCAS points or equivalent into its BSc Psychology of Child Development programme

English Proficiency:

Applicants for the BSc Psychology of Child Development at the University of Lancashire require IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent to qualify for entry.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000
  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500
  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000
  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000
  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300
  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Psychology of Child Development programme will be suited to take on roles such as: 

  • School counsellor 
  • School psychology
  • Child psychologist
  • Family Therapist
  • Special Education Teacher

Cost of study

The study cost for a year for international students in the BSc Psychology of Child Development at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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