Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice

Entry requirements

2:1 or equivalent in Psychology or a related discipline such as Education, Linguistics or Speech and Language Therapy.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc combines theoretical grounding in development and its disorders with practical training in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You will focus on dyslexia, developmental language disorder, autism, ADHD, and dyscalculia.

Combining perspectives from developmental and cognitive psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, and applied clinical and educational practice, you'll look at topical issues such as co-morbidity between disorders, and the implications of cognitive disorders for children’s mental health.

Information for international students

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

IELTS 7.0, minimum 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other components.

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Fees and funding