Applied Child Psychology

Entry requirements

Applying with prior qualifications

• You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology, or an allied discipline (supported by relevant experience of working with children) or other recognised equivalent qualification. Allied disciplines include childhood studies, behavioural sciences, education, social sciences and speech or language therapy.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

• Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences and knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters level in their Personal Statement.

Other requirements

Your application form requires a written statement in which you should outline reasons for wishing to undertake the MSc Applied Child Psychology. We will be looking to ensure that you have a sound rationale for joining the course based on a realistic appreciation of the discipline and profession of psychology.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Psychology is the systematic study of behaviour and experience, and this course offers you the chance to undertake an in-depth look and critical evaluation of psychological development in children and adolescents. On this degree you'll get to explore everything from social and cognitive development, to psychological and behavioural difficulties in childhood.

You’ll focus on psychological theory and research, and their impact on the development of policy and practice across education, clinical and social settings.

Please note that the BPS do not accredit MSc Applied Child Psychology courses.