Program Overview

Developmental Disorders MSc

Overview

The Developmental Disorders MSc is a postgraduate program that aims to develop students' understanding of a wide variety of conditions, including autism, intellectual disability, and childhood mental illness. The program is designed to provide students with advanced-level theory and practical work, enabling them to learn about research methods, diagnosis and assessment, and therapeutic and educational interventions.

Course Structure

The program consists of a total of 180 credits, with students studying a range of modules, including:

• Professional Skills - Developmental Disorders MSc
• Developmental Disorders in Context
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Psychological Assessment
• Advanced Research Methods
• Childhood Clinical and Behavioural Disorders
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a BPS accredited psychology degree. Applicants with a non-BPS accredited full Bachelors in Psychology may be offered a place, provided that they have Psychology Research Methods and Statistics modules within their transcript.

Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Home / UK: £12,750
• International: £30,750

Facilities

The School of Psychology has a range of facilities for students to use for their projects, including:

• Eye moving recording suite
• EEG suites
• Toddler lab
• Driving simulator
• Medical imaging equipment at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre

Careers

The skills and knowledge gained on this course are great preparation for further study, such as a PhD, or a clinical or educational psychology doctorate. Alternatively, students may choose to work in education or healthcare services. Job roles of our graduates have included:

• Assistant psychologist in Autism Intervention and Assessment service
• Early years SEN specialist teacher
• Research Assistant (NHS)
• Therapeutic careworker, Great Ormond Street Hospital
• Healthcare support worker

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