Master Psychologie du développement at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Psychologie du développement meets growing needs in the education, medico-social and gerontological sectors by training psychologists specialised in supporting psychological development at different ages of life, both sociocognitive and socio-affective, in schools and in the disability field (CMPP, IME and similar establishments).

Faculty: Institut de Psychologie de Lyon (IPsyL) | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

A developmental specialisation covering sociocognitive and socio-affective development across the life span.

Career pathways

Psychologist, national education psychologist (subject to passing the national competition), designer of educational strategies and materials, consultant; doctorate in psychology possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to any holder of a Licence in Psychology with developmental psychology teaching who wishes to specialise in a developmental approach from childhood onwards. M1 applications are made through Mon Master; M2 applications through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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