Developmental Psychology - MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Kent |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

To understand any psychological phenomenon fully you must first understand how it develops. Study the Developmental Psychology MSc at Kent to explore the psychological processes that affect the social, emotional and cognitive development of a person during their lifetime.


Our Master’s gives you a deep understanding of the advanced methods, analytical techniques, and theoretical and practical approaches to developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology. It provides a clear pathway to a career or postgraduate research in this fascinating field and the opportunity to help people of all ages in a range of settings.


Reasons to study Developmental Psychology at Kent

  • Opportunity to run studies from the Kent Child Development Unit (KCDU), a resource including child-friendly lab space and a register of 5,000 potential child participants. Other facilities include eye trackers, virtual reality and brain stimulation labs.
  • Psychology at Kent was ranked 5th for research intensity in The Complete University Guide 2022. The Developmental Psychology Group has excellent links with the wider community and explores a range of questions including how online linking was received in the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also watch their Gender stereotype training videos.
  • Teaching by academics and professionals such as educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, child therapists, and speech and language therapists.
  • Join the supportive and welcoming community on our Canterbury campus, with access to the world-class resources of our Templeman Library.
  • Support from the Graduate and Researcher College as well as the School of Psychology. You are joining a strong intellectual and social community.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

To understand any psychological phenomenon fully you must first understand how it develops. Study the Developmental Psychology MSc at Kent to explore the psychological processes that affect the social, emotional and cognitive development of a person during their lifetime.


Our Master’s gives you a deep understanding of the advanced methods, analytical techniques, and theoretical and practical approaches to developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology. It provides a clear pathway to a career or postgraduate research in this fascinating field and the opportunity to help people of all ages in a range of settings.


Reasons to study Developmental Psychology at Kent

  • Opportunity to run studies from the Kent Child Development Unit (KCDU), a resource including child-friendly lab space and a register of 5,000 potential child participants. Other facilities include eye trackers, virtual reality and brain stimulation labs.
  • Psychology at Kent was ranked 5th for research intensity in The Complete University Guide 2022. The Developmental Psychology Group has excellent links with the wider community and explores a range of questions including how online linking was received in the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also watch their Gender stereotype training videos.
  • Teaching by academics and professionals such as educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, child therapists, and speech and language therapists.
  • Join the supportive and welcoming community on our Canterbury campus, with access to the world-class resources of our Templeman Library.
  • Support from the Graduate and Researcher College as well as the School of Psychology. You are joining a strong intellectual and social community.

Admission requirements

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31 Jul 2025
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,800 GBP
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International Students

20,000 GBP
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