Developmental Psychology in Action

Overview

Why study MSc Developmental Psychology in Action at Middlesex University?

This Developmental Psychology in Action MSc at the Middlesex University will equip you with the skills to engage critically with the core theory and research in developmental psychology and psychopathology, while providing a critical understanding of the relationship between theory, research and practice. You'll gain the skills to work effectively with the developmental population, particularly in teaching learning and education, mental health, health and community settings, and for further postgraduate training.

Focusing on key issues, theories and topical research in relation to the application of developmental psychology to real-world settings, this course is uniquely cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary.

This programme is ideally suited to those who may wish to extend their research interests to doctoral level or who work in developmental settings. This course also has step-off points at Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate levels.

Course Highlights

• Gain a unique focus on the application of developmental psychology knowledge to real-world settings
• Benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are leading researchers in developmental psychology, neuroscience and quantitative research
• Carry out an original research project in the field of developmental psychology
• As a student of this programme, you will receive a free electronic textbook for every module

Career Opportunities

It is particularly targeted at individuals wishing to pursue careers with the developmental population, particularly child practitioners, cognitive neuropsychological assessment, mental health services, health and community settings, teaching and education, as well as academic research and other related real-world settings requiring further PG training (e.g. paediatric clinical neuropsychology, PhD).