Overview

Our endeavour is to apply contextual and systemic frameworks to the study of development and relationship processes through research, teaching and application.

The Human Development and Childhood Studies curriculum at the University of Delhi values and supports interdisciplinary perspectives and combines classroom learning with field opportunities. There is a special emphasis on the study of heterogeneity among children and adults in varied settings.

Program Specific Objectives

To study the domains of human development from the life span perspective
To examine the interaction between the child and the socio-cultural systems, including educational settings
To promote competence in scientific study, research in the field, and the use of relevant assessment measures for children
To develop sensitivity and skills in working with children and families
To acquire working knowledge in counselling children and families
To plan and implement programmes for children
To create awareness about children and families living in difficult circumstances
To provide students with a situated career exposure through internships and placements

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Theories of Human Development
Statistics & Computer Applications
Early Childhood Development: Care and Education
Developmental Disabilities
Childhood and Adolescence across Ecological Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

More details

National: All candidates must appear in the CUET. Foreign nationals seeking admission are exempted from entrance test.

Language

English

Credits

88 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Delhi, India

Disciplines

Sociology Childhood Studies Developmental Psychology View 18 other Masters in Sociology in India

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Date of Birth Certificate

Document Supporting 12 years of School Education

Transcripts/ Marksheets and Degrees of academic credentials

Valid Certificate of TOEFL/Academic IELTS/ELPC

Proof of financial support for the duration of the Certificate/ Diploma/Under-Graduate/ Post-Graduate/ M.Phil./Ph.D. enrolment.

Recommendation letter from the parent University

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