MSc Developmental Psychology
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Lincoln MSc in Developmental Psychology is a master’s programme that focuses on developmental pathways across the lifespan, with a research-led approach to child, adolescent, and adult growth.
In this programme, students learn about cognitive and language development, autism, and motor development, and have access to specialist labs, such as the Lincoln Infant and Child Development Lab. They also learn about the life cycle, which explains the process of growth from infancy to adulthood, and how it involves human reasoning.
Additionally, students conduct research that provides clues on how to reduce dog bites in children, alongside other practical modules on social, emotional, and cognitive development. Learning in this programme is through lectures, site visits, independent study, and seminars. Students will also be assessed through research proposals, essays, case studies, and presentations.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Serves as a BPS conversion course for non-accredited graduates
- Covers development across the life-span, from childhood to older adulthood
- Possible access to an infant and child lab with eye-tracking
- Research expertise in autism, language acquisition and motor development
- School research produced a tool reducing dog bites among children
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant Psychologist
- Psychology Research Assistant
- Autism Support Practitioner
- Family Support Worker
- Child Development Practitioner
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Developmental Psychology from the University of Lincoln can work in roles such as:
- Child Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Child Developmental Specialist
- Researcher / Developmental Research Assistant
- Family Support Practitioner
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students pursuing an MSc in Developmental Psychology at the University of Lincoln is £18,800.
Admission
International students can apply through the university’s online portal. To learn more about the application process, contact AHZ counsellors now.
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