Overview

This Child Development programme offered at the University College London (UCL) provides a high-quality education in the main theories, methods, and findings of psychological research relating to child development.

The programme aims to enable independent learning and an approach to developmental psychology that is both informed and critical. Participants have the opportunity to conduct research that contributes to the field of child development.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures delivered by both UCL Institute of Education academic staff and guest speakers, group work, and computer workshops giving hands-on practice.

Assessment is through coursework involving exercises in statistics and methodology, and extended pieces of writing on set topics as well as the dissertation

Careers

Graduates are currently working as:

assistant psychologists in the field of child development in the public and private sectors
social science researchers
educational or clinical psychologists (following the completion of a professional doctorate)
PhD students

Employability

This programme will prepare participants for progression to higher research degrees, employment as researchers or professional training to work with children and young people applying their psychological knowledge

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology

Methodology and Statistics

Social Development

Atypical Development

Language Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

109

OR

5.5

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PTE Academic

80

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Childhood Studies View 52 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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109

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5.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard (in addition to the language and successful reference criteria).
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4
This programme is suitable for international students on a Student visa – study must be full-time, face-to-face, starting October.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35400 GBP / year

≈ 35400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14200 GBP / year

≈ 14200 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time: UK: £7,100| International: £17,700

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Teaching and learning

Careers

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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