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About this degree
This programme provides a high-quality education in the main theories, methods, and findings of psychological research relating to child development. The programme aims to enable independent learning and an approach to developmental psychology that is both informed and critical. Participants have the opportunity to conduct research that contributes to the field of child development.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for graduates who have or have not obtained an accredited degree in psychology and who wish to pursue research careers or professional training in educational or clinical psychology. It will be of interest to teachers and professionals working in related fields and those pursuing an applied career in psychology. Suitably qualified graduates of other disciplines can take the programme to become eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
What this course will give you
IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society is one of the world's leading centres for education and related areas of social science, and the Department of Psychology and Human Development is unique in the UK for its dedicated focus on developmental and educational psychology. Students therefore have the opportunity to learn from leading researchers in these fields. IOE houses major longitudinal studies such as the Millennium Cohort Study. It is conveniently located for attending research seminars in neighbouring colleges and institutes, such as the Birkbeck Babylab and the Institute of Child Health. In addition to the IOE's extensive library and online resources, students have access to the Senate House, which contains the British Psychological Society collection.
For the tenth year in succession IOE has been ranked number one for education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
The programme provides the opportunity for suitably qualified applicants to gain the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Our alumni include government ministers; heads of schools, other educational institutions and NGOs; Olympians; and prize-winning authors.