Overview

Delivered through a partnership between the School of Psychology and the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies at Norwich Medical School, the Developmental Psychology - Clinical Applications to Children programme offered by University of East Anglia equips you with the skills employers are looking for.

You’ll explore the latest developmental theories while gaining hands-on experience in essential research methods. With dedicated modules focused on contemporary clinical psychology in children, you’ll develop a strong applied understanding of how theory translates into practice.

You can shape your degree to match your interests and career goals by choosing topics such as qualitative research, quantitative analysis, or a research placement.

Guided by expert academics, you’ll complete an independent research project, building the confidence to develop, present, and apply your ideas in professional settings.

If you’re passionate about understanding children and young people, this course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a real impact on their wellbeing and mental health.

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Assistant Psychologist roles

Family Support Services

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination

Child Welfare, Safeguarding and Youth Services

This course combines cutting-edge theory and research methods in developmental psychology with applied clinical perspectives and the real-world skills employers value. By balancing strong expertise in developmental psychology with a focus on clinical work with children, young people, and families, you’ll be well prepared for a range of career pathways. These include roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Family Support Worker, or careers in Educational Psychology, Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordination, child welfare and safeguarding, youth services, and social care. You may also progress into neurodevelopmental services or roles within charities and non-profit organisations focused on child development, mental health, and family support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Science

Psychological Practice With Children: Theoretical And Professional Context

Clinical Practice With Children And Young People

Research Placement And Professional Skills

Further Quantitative Research And Statistics

Further Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology View 161 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Psychology or related degree (eg. medicine, neuroscience or biological science)

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)

Tuition Fees

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23850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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