MSc Neurodiversity and Development at Durham University

The MSc in MSc Neurodiversity and Development (formerly known as the MSc in Developmental Psychopathology) builds on your interest in developmental psychology and neurodevelopmental diversity. The aim of the MSc Neurodiversity and Development is to provide advanced research training for those interested in pursuing careers in the field of research, developmental psychology, neurodiversity and clinical or educational psychology. The subject-specific and generic postgraduate training, provided by the course, enables you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required of a professional conducting research in neurodiversity, clinical, child development or other fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is divided into three parts. Three modules assess subject specific knowledge related to development (including neurotypical and neurodivergent). A further three modules assess research skills, including critical thinking abilities and statistical knowledge. The final part of the course is the dissertation module, which culminates in the production of an independent and original body of research material under supervision from a member of staff. Compulsory modules include Advanced Developmental Psychology Review, Critical Research Practice, Research Design in Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Current Issues in Neurodiversity and Development, Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences, Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences.

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