Developmental Psychology and Language Learning PhD draft

Program Overview

This research degree program in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning explores the relationship between language development and cognitive processes. Students conduct original research on topics like language acquisition and literacy development, gaining skills for careers in research, academia, or various professions. Abertay University's expertise in related areas and well-resourced research environment provide a supportive and stimulating learning experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Developmental Psychology and Language Learning:

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

Objectives:

• To provide students with the opportunity to conduct original research in the field of developmental psychology and language learning.
• To equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in research, academia, or a variety of professions outside of academia.

Program Description:

• This research degree area is designed for students who are interested in exploring the relationship between language development and cognitive processes.
• Students will have the opportunity to conduct research on a variety of topics, such as language acquisition, bilingualism, and literacy development.

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Admission Requirements:

• The minimum entry requirement for all research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree.
• Abertay University is a small university, which means that as a research student, you will be joining a close-knit community of scholars and researchers.
• Abertay has expertise in a variety of areas related to developmental psychology and language learning, including psychophysics and vision science; numeracy, language learning and processing; comparative and evolutionary psychology; forensic and investigative psychology; social psychology and self-other processing; laterality; cognitive neuroscience; and dance and movement perception.
• Abertay's psychology research environment is well resourced with nine dedicated staff, research labs and a suite of experimental cubicles.
• Abertay's psychology researchers also have access to a virtual reality laboratory and other digital technologies through cross-school collaborations.
• Our research programmes will prepare you for a career as a researcher and an academic, as well as a diverse range of professions outside of academia.