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Developmental Psychology – (M.Sc.)
Lancaster University
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,077 - ≈ € 16,599 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lancaster / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Lancaster University
The aim of the course is to develop expertise in a "common core" of psychological research methods, while allowing students to deepen their knowledge of a diverse range of areas in developmental psychology.
The course is aimed at graduates who:
* Wish to progress to a PhD in developmental psychology
* Wish to boost their research skills en route to clinical or educational psychology training
* Require additional developmental knowledge to apply to their work environment
Offers a uniquely broad spectrum of expertise in human development.
As part of one of largest and best-resourced centres for developmental work in the country, staff research and teaching covers a wide range of topics, from applied developmental psychopathology to basic research on the social, cognitive and neuropsychological foundations of human development.
Teaching combines small group tuition with innovative, student-led teaching methods.
Course modules with options allow students to explore areas of personal interest.
Advanced level training in research design and statistics is complemented by excellent equipment and research facilities.
This includes a Macintosh Laboratory with the latest software and a number of specialist research laboratories.
State of the art facilities
The degree's launch in October 2002 coincided with the completion of the new Centre for Research in Human Development, a state of the art facility for developmental research.
Reputation
The department has developed an outstanding reputation for research in a number of areas (e.g. developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuro-psychology and social psychology). All members of staff are actively engaged in research.
Contents
Course structure
Michaelmas & Lent Terms (Oct - Easter)
Students take 6 taught modules. Assessment is usually by two essays and/or pieces of practical work per module, to be completed by the end of the term in which the module is taught.
Summer Term & Vacation (Easter - Sept)
Students complete a research project under the supervision of a member of staff and prepare a dissertation for submission in September. Assessment of the dissertation may involve an oral examination at the discretion of the examiners.
Compulsory (students take all four)
* Analysing and Interpreting Data
* Analysing and Interpreting Data 2
* Developmental Psychology
* Conducting & Presenting Psychological Research
On completion of these compulsory courses you will have acquired a high level of statistical competence using SPSS software, training in research design and methods, and a broad range of knowledge about the fundamental issues of concern to developmental psychologists today.
Options (students choose two from the following).
* Developmental Disorders
* Connectionism and Development
* Experimental Research Methods in the Study of the Child's Personality
* Experimental Research Methods in the Study of Infant Development
* Variation in Working Memory
Note that new options are continuously being created and this list may vary from year to year.
Dissertation
In the final term, students complete an original, independent research project on a developmental topic under the supervision of a member of staff.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates should have an honours degree in Psychology or in any related discipline (normally a 2:1 degree classification or above). Please note that a BPS accredited psychology degree is not essential. Overseas students also need to demonstrate their competence in English Language, by achieving, for example, an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of 580.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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