Entry requirements

Applicants will normally have a 2:1 in Psychology or a closely related discipline, although in cases where exceptional performance on the final year project, mitigating circumstances, or relevant employment can be demonstrated, applicants may be considered who have a 2:2. Applicants whose first degree is not in psychology will be accepted on a case-by-case basis to ensure that they have covered sufficient levels of psychology and research methods during their first degree.

A satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure is also required as a condition of acceptance onto the course.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have IELTS at grade 6.5 or above (including a minimum of 6.5 in the writing component) or another acceptable English Language qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The programme provides students with an advanced education in the key theories of childhood and adolescent psychological development, and insight into the strengths and limitations of the research methodologies that underpin them. Students develop advanced, transferrable research and critical thinking skills.

The Master of Science, Psychology of Child & Adolescent Development employs the scientific approach to facilitate our understanding of age-linked development of human behaviour and thought. The programme offers students the unique opportunity to study the psychology of social, emotional and cognitive development from birth through early adulthood. The subject matter includes developmental, emotional and behavioural problems, relationships in childhood and adolescence, and cognitive development in the context of legal, health and educational settings. Students also receive advanced training in psychological research methods and, under supervision, complete a research project relevant to human development.

Information for international students

International students will need to demonstrate that they have equivalent experience /qualifications as home students (ie same entry criteria as above). If their first language is not English they must show evidence of English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (in all areas of the test) or equivalent.

Due to immigration laws, International Students on a Tier 4 visa must be studying full-time. For more information about Visa requirements and Short-term study visas, please visit the International Visa & Immigration webpages.

Fees and funding

UK students

£6,500

International students

£12,750

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
part time
36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Admissions
Email: admissions@yorksj.ac.uk

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Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development