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Developmental Psychology – (M.Sc.)
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Development and Society
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,282 - ≈ € 12,415 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
Developmental psychology studies stability and change in our physical, cognitive, social and emotional development through the lifespan. It explores similarities and differences in the development of individuals and aims to understand how factors such as biology and the environment shape our development.
The course is for
* psychology graduates seeking to advance their knowledge of developmental psychology
* graduates from non-psychology backgrounds who want to apply developmental psychology in the workplace
* graduates considering research careers or professional training in a developmental field or in other areas of psychology
It covers human development through the lifespan - from infancy, childhood and adolescence into adulthood and old age.
You
* gain insight into how and why developmental changes take place, for example, in memory, problem-solving ability and emotional understanding
* explore why children differ in their development, for example, in attributes such as self-esteem and motivation
* gain a thorough grounding in traditional and contemporary developmental theories
* gain comprehensive knowledge and experience of developmental psychology research methods, enabling you to carry out good quality research
* apply your knowledge of lifespan development in various practical settings including education and healthcare
You also improve key skills such as
* critical thinking
* group working
* report writing
* data analysis
* IT ability.
Contents
Modules
Theoretical and applied perspectives in developmental psychology
* key lifespan developmental theories
* attachment theory
* emotional development and emotional regulation
* development of self concept
* development of skills, such as drawing and arithmetic
* application of developmental theory and research to practical contexts
Cognitive development
* Piagetian research
* information processing approach
* infant speech perception
* memory and conceptual development
* language processing
* cognition in old age
* problem solving and reasoning
Developmental social psychology
* the social context of development including family and peers
* social cognition - attribution, attitudes
* intergroup processes such as the development of ethnic and national prejudice
* identity formation
* close relationships
Psychobiology and development
* physical and perceptual development
* behavioural genetics
* hormonal influences on development
* evolutionary developmental psychology
* developmental cognitive neuropsychology
Psychology of differential development
* psychometric testing/ developmental test batteries
* perspectives on differential development such as psychoanalytic, behavioural and biological
* development of intelligence
* temperament and personality
* motivation and self-determination
* adult attachment
* genetic and environmental influences on differential development
Developmental practicals
* overview of developmental research designs
* ethical issues in developmental research
* infant research techniques
* experimental cognitive research with developmental groups
* qualitative techniques such as life histories
* observational methods
* questionnaires and interviews
* psychophysical measures including electroencephalography (EEG)
Research methods and statistics
You complete one of the following modules depending on your previous study of psychology at undergraduate level
* fundamentals in design and statistics
* advanced statistics and design
Research project (PgDip) or dissertation (MSc)
With support from your supervisor, you research a developmental psychology topic of your choice. You develop a research question, design a study, collect and analyse data, evaluate your findings and submit a written report based on your study.
MSc
For the MSc, you also complete the module
Lifespan and cross cultural perspectives on health and illness
* psychological aspects of health and illness
* physical and learning disability
* psychopathology
* death, dying and bereavement
* interventions and practice evaluations
Careers include
* research in developmental psychology, such as research worker posts or doctoral research
* progression on to further professional training routes including clinical psychology, educational psychology and counselling
* practical work with developmental groups, for example, in schools or in health and social care
* lecturing or teaching in psychology
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You need at least a second class honours degree, plus
* successful completion of the Open University course DSE212
or
* 60 credits of undergraduate psychology from a recognised UK university
International students
Typically you need qualifications equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree and
* the equivalent of 60 credits in psychology at undergraduate level and
* an IELTS score of 6.5
If you do not have these qualifications, or you are unsure whether you have the equivalent, please contact us.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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