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MSc Developmental Psychology
at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,385
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain research skills and a professional level of understanding in psychology
Study development through the human lifespan from infancy, childhood and adolescence into adulthood and old age
Understand stability and change in our physical, cognitive, social and emotional development

Designed to give you a solid foundational knowledge in the core areas of psychology, particularly as applied within a developmental context, this course covers the core areas of psychology as identified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides a graduate basis for chartered membership of the society (GBC).

Course Content

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. In addition to the compulsory modules listed below, it is also mandatory that students take one statistics module. There are two options for which statistics module is taken, which are listed with the elective modules. Students with no or minimal statistics experience are encouraged to take Fundamentals in Design and Statistics, while students with substantial statistics experience are encouraged to take Advanced Statistics and Design.

Compulsory modules

Module	Credits
Cognitive Development And Psychobiology	30
Psychology Of Differential Development	15
Psychology Of Social Development	15
Research Dissertation And Continuing Professional Development	60
Research Issues In Applied Developmental Psychology	30

Elective modules

Module	Credits
Advanced Statistics And Design	15
Applying Health Psychology To The Environment	15
Clinical Neuro-Psychopharmacology	15
Contemporary Relationship Science: From Infant-Carer Attachment To Romantic Partners	15
Exploring Language And Its Disorders	15
Forensic Psychology: The Dark Side	15
Fundamentals In Design And Statistics	15
Theory And Practice In Counselling And Psychotheraphy	15

Entry Requirement
A 2:2 degree or above or equivalent in any subject.

We may consider graduates with relevant work experience.

You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

International students

Typically you need qualifications equivalent to the above, and if English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Fees & Scholarships
Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course.

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course.
Career Prospect
This course is appropriate for those interested in careers in teaching and in working with specific age groups. Previous graduates have gone on to apply for both educational and clinical psychology training posts as well as PhDs. Other alumni have also used the course to progress in their current positions or to change career entirely, such as working with children.

Cost Of Studying At Sheffield Hallam University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Developmental Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University