MSc Family and Child Psychology at University of Chester

Our exciting course focuses on contemporary issues in family and child psychology across the lifespan, exploring critical issues as families and society become increasingly diverse. We offer a cutting-edge course that addresses present-day topics in family and child psychology, particularly as the dynamics of families and societies become more diverse.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society  |  Department: School of Society  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, October 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Substantive modules will explore issues such as child development and the changing family, mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders, and issues in social policy and practice. You will develop a range of practical and professional skills in the research methods and advanced skills modules, before conducting a piece of original research. Core modules include Researching Thought and Behaviour, Advanced skills for Research and Practice, Child and adolescent development, Child and adolescent mental health and neuro-developmental disorders, Family psychology in society, Family lifestyle and transition, Family and Child Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates from our programme progress into a diverse range of roles working with children and their families in psychological, social work, forensic, health , and charitable settings. Graduates may also progress to further study at doctoral level .

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