Children’s Psychological Disorders (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450 / year(s)

Children’s Psychological Disorders (MSc)

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Children’s Psychological Disorders (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

This programme will equip you with a theoretical understanding of the psychological factors that cause and maintain emotional and behavioural problems in children.

Incredible range of developmental facilities

You will have access to a range of facilities including a sensory room, observation labs and neuroimaging labs.

Top 10

We are ranked in the top 10 for psychology in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2024).

95% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent.

Our researchers are working across the spectrum of psychology to tackle major challenges facing society and the environment.

Specialist developmental training

This course provides training in emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments for children, as well as observational coding of child behaviour and parent-child interaction.

Research-active staff involved in course design and delivery

Most of our teaching staff are practicing researchers and, in many cases, leading experts in their fields.

This MSc in Children's Psychological Disorders will equip you with a thorough theoretical understanding of the psychological factors that cause and maintain emotional and behavioural problems in children.

Taught by leading international experts, you will discover and research how both mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions, which include anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism and conduct disorder, emerge in childhood. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how these conditions can be best assessed; enabling you to subsequently inform intervention and advise the best course of treatment.

Located at our dedicated Centre for Human Development Science (CUCHDS), this programme will also equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a rewarding career in child neuro – development, clinical psychology or educational psychology.

You will undergo a range of professional training in emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments for children, classification systems of childhood disorders and in observational coding of child behaviour and parent-child interaction.

Research training also forms a key focus of this programme, and it is designed to strengthen your credentials for entry to a PhD in developmental psychopathology, or to doctoral training programmes in Clinical or Educational Psychology.

In addition to providing training in basic research, the course aims to integrate research perspectives from clinical and educational psychology.

Amy Ilsley - MSc Children’s Psychological Disorders graduate 2020

Where you'll study

School of Psychology

Study in a dynamic and stimulating learning environment, informed by our leading research in psychology and neuroscience.

Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2087 4007
70 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT

Disciplines

School of Psychology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as psychology, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.5 with 6.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
A personal statement of no more than 500 words which answers the five questions below:

Why would you like to study the MSc in Children’s Psychological Disorders?
Which aspect of our course interests you most, and why?
Please discuss a research finding on children’s psychological disorders which you found interesting.
How will completion of this course help you to achieve your career goals?
Please describe your familiarity and experience in a range of psychological research methods.

Application Deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check if your application is successful. If you are applying from certain countries overseas, a Certificate of Good Conduct may be required.

If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Applicants who are on the barred list should be aware that applying to this course is likely to be considered a criminal offence.