Children’s Psychological Disorders (MSc)

at Cardiff University

Teaching is organised across three semesters: autumn, spring and summer. Semesters 1 and 2 each have three 20-credit modules, involving lectures, seminars and workshops; in Semester 3 you will do a research placement that results in a research project. Each module lasts 10-weeks and is assessed by means of formative and summative assessments.
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

Semester 1:

1. Origins of Developmental Psychopathology (20 credits)
2. Introduction to Clinical and Educational Psychology (20 credits)
3. PG research design and statistics, and child assessment methods (20 credits)
 

Semester 2:

1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1: Neurobiology (20 credits)
2. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 2: Cognition and emotion (20 credits)
3. Child assessment and intervention (20 credits)
 

Dissertation Stage:
Dissertation: Research project (60 credits).

Academic requirements:

Typically, you will need to have the equivalent of 65% overall in a UK degree in Psychology or a Psychology-related subject, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
 

You will need to be able to handle scientific concepts, be numerate, and have excellent writing skills. A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, and English at grade A are desired.
 

Other essential requirements:

You will also need to provide:

• two references, one of which should be an academic reference. If you are a current Cardiff University student, you are not required to supply references.  
• a personal statement of no more than 600 words which answers the six questions below.

1. Why would you like to study the MSc in Children’s Psychological Disorders?
2. Why would you like to do this at the Cardiff University Centre for Human Development Sciences (CUCHDS)?
3. Which aspect of our course interests you most, and why?
4. Please discuss a research finding on children’s psychological disorders which you found interesting.
5. How will completion of this course help you to achieve your career goals?
6. Please describe your familiarity and expertise in psychological research methods in general and SPSS in particular.
    

English language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 7.5 and 6.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable equivalent.
 

Selection process:

If you meet the entry requirements, you will be made an offer.
 

Application deadline:

Offers are made on a first come, first served basis and so early application is recommended.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £10,200
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £23,450
Deposit-£1,000
 

• Research degree (PhD) and academic career in developmental psychopathology.
• A career in translational research in practice or in applied research centres, in mental health or educational services.
• Work in clinical or educational practice as an assistant psychologist.
• The qualification will be helpful for those who will later want to apply for a DClinPsych or DEdPsych degree.
• Work in a variety of professional fields involving work with children and young people, such as education, health and social care, family policy, youth work, justice, international development and charity work.