Developmental Psychology (Taught)

Learn how to understand human development across the lifespan and gain the knowledge, skills, and professional insight needed to make a meaningful difference in education, wellbeing, and community settings.

In a rapidly changing world, this programme equips you with scientific understanding and applied skills while exploring how people grow, learn, and adapt from infancy through to adulthood, preparing you for a wide range of careers or further study in psychology and related fields.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in applying developmental psychology to real-world challenges such as:

Children’s learning, wellbeing, and inclusion
Adolescence, identity, and mental health
Lifespan development, ageing, and resilience
You’ll become a confident thinker and communicator, able to understand diverse groups and apply psychological knowledge ethically and effectively. As your skills grow, you’ll develop strong abilities in research, critical evaluation, and professional practice, supporting your future career goals.

Through our MSc Developmental Psychology, you’ll gain academic depth on the real-world experience through applied learning, projects, and expert supervision, preparing you to progress into professional roles or further study with confidence.