Keele University

Applied Child Psychology MSc

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

The MSc in Applied Child Psychology is designed to prepare psychology graduates for the next stage of their career in research or applied developmental psychology. Students will benefit from the expertise of established expert researchers on topic areas including child social development (e.g., bullying and peer relationships), cognitive development (e.g., theory of mind, attention in autism and ADHD), education (e.g. girls and science and enhancing collaborative learning in the classroom) and more.

Key highlights

  • Prepares psychology graduates for research or applied developmental psychology careers
  • Taught by established expert researchers in child development
  • Covers child social development, including bullying and peer relationships
  • Explores cognitive development, including theory of mind and attention in autism and ADHD
  • Examines education topics such as girls in science and collaborative learning

Entry requirements

  • Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: 2:2 degree in psychology or in a childhood, family, early years, youth or related s

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research assistant in developmental psychology
  • Child development researcher
  • Educational psychology assistant
  • Special educational needs practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,400 | International: £18,200

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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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