Overview

This MSc in Developmental Science (Part Time) programme from the University of East Anglia combines research methods training with holistic in-depth study of the subject. You’ll gain hands-on experience of key research methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, NIRS, and other experimental techniques used for working with infants and children. Facilities include the state-of-the-art Developmental Dynamics laboratory.

One of the programme’s key strengths is the opportunity to experience modern psychological research methods firsthand. This includes a research placement, tailored to the specific skills you need to further your research goals. The course builds to a substantial piece of Master’s research, which you’ll undertake with the supervision of active researchers.

The course is ideal if you're a high-calibre graduate of psychology or a related discipline, looking to develop the specific methodological and analytical skills essential to developmental science. It's great preparation for a PhD in developmental or educational psychology, or for a career with a significant research element. Take a look at the School of Psychology’s webpage to find a researcher who works on a topic that interests you. You may pursue a career as a researcher in developmental science or work in national government, development organisations, or data management and processing.

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On this Master’s degree programme you’ll gain advanced training in developmental science research methods. It’s the ideal preparation if you’re interested in studying for a PhD in developmental science. It will also be of great benefit if you’re planning, or already pursuing, a career with a significant research component.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Science

Psychology Lab Skills

Further Qualitative Research

Further Quantitative Research and Statistics

Research Placement and Professional Skills

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Upper Second Class

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General requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent
Degree Subject Psychology or related degree (eg. medicine, neuroscience or biological science)

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Tuition Fees

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22700 GBP / year

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8825 GBP / year

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UK Part time: 4,625.00 £
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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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