Developmental Psychology in Action MSc

Developmental Psychology is the scientific study of how and why individuals change over time, with a focus on infancy, childhood and adolescence. Applying our knowledge of developmental psychology in real world settings is crucial and has positively impacted a variety of sectors including education, health, clinical and social settings.

Why study MSc Developmental Psychology in Action at Middlesex University?

This master's degree will equip you with the skills to engage critically with the core theory and research in developmental psychology and psychopathology, while providing a critical understanding of the relationship between theory, research and practice. You'll gain the skills to work effectively with the developmental population, particularly in teaching learning and education, mental health, health and community settings, and for further postgraduate training.

Focusing on key issues, theories and topical research in relation to the application of developmental psychology to real-world settings, this course is uniquely cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary.

You will benefit from the experience of our dedicated and enthusiastic staff, as well as state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, including the baby lab (dedicated to infant research), with observation facilities, AV digital support, sound-isolating booth and Tobii eye-tracking.

This programme is ideally suited to those who may wish to extend their research interests to doctoral level or who work in developmental settings. This course also has step-off points at Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate levels.

Course highlights

• Gain a unique focus on the application of developmental psychology knowledge to real-world settings
• Benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are leading researchers in developmental psychology, neuroscience and quantitative research
• Carry out an original research project in the field of developmental psychology.

• We normally require an upper second-class honours degree 2:1 or above in a Psychology or related discipline
• Applicants without such qualifications but with relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

The MSc Developmental Psychology in Action program offers a comprehensive combination of contemporary and applied child psychology, preparing students for various careers and employment contexts. It is aimed at individuals seeking careers in the developmental population, such as child practitioners, cognitive neuropsychological assessment, mental health services, teaching, education, and academic research. The program is designed for students seeking further PhD studies in Psychology/Human Development, Educational Psychology/Neuroscience, or clinical doctoral and post-graduate training with a focus on the developmental population.