Overview

Students will work closely with their supervisor(s) to develop each stage of research. Supervisors will also help put together a Psychology and Human Development programme offered at the University College London (UCL) of additional courses and activities to support students' progress towards the completion of their thesis.

Learning outcomes

Our profile as a department focuses principally on psychology (particularly in relation to education) and special educational needs (SEN). Educational neuroscience is being developed within our psychology interests.

Our psychology profile is distinctive, offering the largest coherent group of psychologists in the UK working in the area of education, child and adolescent development. Neuroscience is at the cutting edge of psychology and we are working in partnership with colleagues in UCL Psychology & Language Sciences and Birkbeck to extend our reach in this developing area.

Careers

Psychology doctoral graduates progress to a range of career paths in:

academia (both as university teachers and researchers);
local and national government contexts supporting work related to education and psychology in the fields of policy and planning;
school leadership;
public sector research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but should be submitted at least three months prior to your preferred start date.

Language

English

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109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology View 31 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum requirement is a Master’s degree from a UK university in a subject appropriate to the programme to be followed,
or a qualification of equivalent standard appropriate to the programme to be followed awarded by a university (or educational institution of university rank) outside the UK.
The majority of our successful applicants hold a Merit at Master’s level, and may have additional relevant experience.
Students without a Master’s degree who have completed the UCL PGDip in Social Science Research Methods, obtaining a grade B or above in any two or more modules, may also be considered for admission to this programme.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24100 GBP / year

≈ 24100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7580 GBP / year

≈ 7580 GBP / year

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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychology and Human Development.

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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