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Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 14,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Utrecht University
The Master's in Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence focuses on general processes of socialisation and child rearing and offers insight into the development of young people.
The Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence (DaSCA) programme focuses on general processes of socialisation and child rearing and on normative developmental pathways. Considerable attention is given to the risk factors involved in the development of children and adolescents with a view to developing treatment strategies and preventive systematic intervention programmes. The programme courses focus on theory and research in development and socialisation in childhood and adolescence, methodology and statistics, and basic academic skills. In the second year students will complete an internship and write their thesis in the form of a draft research article for international publication. Until now about 70% of DaSCA graduates obtained a PhD position within 4 months of graduation, whereas the the other graduates obtained research jobs outside university. Looking for more information? On you will find more information on the study programme, on where our alumni start their professional careers and much more.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 20%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Human development and developmental psychopathology(7 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is discouraged to apply to.
Context of psychological development in childhood: Family processes, peer relationships and culture(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Multivariate statistics in practice(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research practical I(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Relationships, personality and adjustment in adolescence(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Cognitive and motor (dis)abilities in childhood: A developmental-constructivist approach(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Introduction in multilevel and structural equation modelling(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research practical II(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research seminar(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced topical seminar in development and socialisation research(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Assessment, treatment, and evaluation(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Internship(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Master's thesis(30 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Human development and developmental psychopathology(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
For this programme a numerus fixus of 15 applies.
Knowledge minimum: This research master programme has a statistical entrance requirement, which entails the following: (i) a basic course in introductory statistics including topics such: univariate descriptive statistics, correlation, univariate regression, one-way analysis of variance (both descriptive and inferential) and a basic course in the methodology of behavioural and/or social science research (experimentation, surveys, observational studies); (ii) knowledge of multivariate analysis tools such as factor analysis, reliability, multiple regression, analysis of variance, dummy variables; (iii) hands on experience with the tools just mentioned (for example, experience with SPSS). In total, it is expected that students have followed courses for about 20 ECTS. If either (ii) or (iii) is (partly) lacking, this can be remedied in a course of multivariate analysis offered by the Summer School of Utrecht University.
Written request: We ask for a motivational letter including curriculum vitae, and two reference letters
Grade list: We ask for a GPA of 3.4. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 may be eligible and will have a chance of being selected if their previous studies fit well within the programme, according to the programme's admissions committee.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 93
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 C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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