MSc Developmental Psychology at University of Lincoln

Programme overview

The MSc Developmental Psychology focuses on developmental pathways throughout the life-span (children, adolescents, young adults, older adults), and is designed for graduates who want to expand their knowledge in several different areas of development while also acquiring a specialism in this area.

Faculty: Psychology | Duration: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Advanced Research Methods in Psychology, Brain, Behaviour and Lifespan Development, Evolution and Human Social Behaviour, MSc Thesis, Research Methods and Assessments in Developmental Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Social and Emotional Development, Theories and Mechanisms in Developmental Psychology.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admissions criteria for the programme are a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and the equivalent to a C in GCSE maths. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements will also be considered, including those with relevant experience (for example, mature students with work experience). Applicants may be interviewed before they are accepted on the course, to make sure that they are suitable for the course. Students can study this programme either full-time (one year), or part-time (normally two years). Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time programme fee (invoiced in full on enrolment); part-time charged per credit point. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,800 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time programme fee (invoiced in full on enrolment); part-time charged per credit point. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

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