Family and Child Psychology MSc

Course Overview

Our exciting course focuses on contemporary issues in family and child psychology, exploring critical issues as families and society become increasingly diverse. Furthermore, our course offers the opportunity to study the interface between family and child psychology and social policy, making its content relevant to students with diverse career objectives. Why study this course with us? This course provides an excellent opportunity to study the psychology of the child and family in context, engaging with, and being taught by, leading experts in the field. With a heavily applied focus, you will learn, explore and examine how theory can be used to explain contemporary issues in the area while undertaking training in research methodology and practical issues. You will also have the opportunity to join the Family, Infant, and Child research group and to take part in Department seminars.

General Eligibility

Generally, we require an undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2:2) in psychology or other social science degrees that contain an acceptable component of psychology. Applications from professionals working with children and families and who have degrees in other areas will also be considered on an individual basis.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)