About this course
18th in the UK for Psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Top 20 in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
The wellbeing of children and young people concerns us all. How can we improve their experience and make a positive difference to their future?
On this course, you’ll gain an overview of current issues in child psychology. Across the key areas of education/school, home/family and mental health, you’ll explore current policies and their limitations. You’ll:
You’ll be based in the School of Psychology. Our research-practitioner approach to teaching is designed to prepare you for your work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with data from real-life applied psychology practice to experience casework first-hand.
When you graduate, you’ll be familiar with research, theory and applied practice, so you can make your contribution to supporting children and young people.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc (PG)
Location: Brighton
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc (PG)
Location: Brighton
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Science - MSc (PG)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Brighton
- Scheme
- Postgraduate