MSc Applied Child Psychology at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A Masters on psychological development in children and adolescents, covering social and cognitive development and psychological and behavioural difficulties in childhood, with applications across education, clinical and social settings. The course is not BPS-accredited.

What you will study

Core modules: Child in Context; Social and Cognitive Development in Children; Research Skills for Working with Children; Observational Methods; Developmental Profiles of Language and Learning; Psychological and Behavioural Difficulties in Childhood; Career Focus and Development; and Child Psychology Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work as assistant psychologists, mental health practitioners, teachers, nursery practitioners, researchers and SEND coordinators, or progress to teacher training, doctoral training in educational psychology or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK and international applicants: an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology, or an allied discipline supported by relevant experience of working with children (such as childhood studies, behavioural sciences, education, social sciences or speech or language therapy), or an equivalent qualification. Applicants without these qualifications are considered individually and must show in their personal statement how their experience prepares them for Masters-level study. A DBS check may be required depending on the research project. International applicants also need to meet the university's English language requirement for the subject.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time

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