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Overview
Furthermore, the Family and Child Psychology programme offered by the University of Chester offers the opportunity to study the interface between family and child psychology and social policy, making its content relevant to students with diverse career objectives.
Career Prospects
This course provides an excellent opportunity to study the psychology of the child and family in context, engaging with, and being taught by, leading experts in the field. With a heavily applied focus, you will learn, explore and examine how theory can be used to explain contemporary issues in the area while undertaking training in research methodology and practical issues. You will also have the opportunity to join the Social and Developmental research groups and take part in Department seminars.
The course also emphasises employability skills, embedding a range of professional and practical skills in all of the modules.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Researching Thought and Behaviour
- Advanced Skills for Research and Practice
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Family Psychology in Society
- Family Lifestyle and Transition
- Family and child psychology research dissertation
- Child and adolescent mental health and neuro-developmental disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Psychology View 839 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
UK/EU students:
- Generally we require an undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2:2) in psychology, or other social science degrees that contain an acceptable component of psychology.
- Applications from professionals working with children and families and who have degrees in other areas will also be considered on an individual basis.
- Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.
- We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also take into account appropriate work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
13450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13450 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
6885 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6885 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Chester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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