Developmental Psychology University of Roehampton

Overview

This Developmental Psychology programme at University of Roehampton is an ideal choice if you want to pursue research or practice with further training in education, wellbeing and mental health care. If you’re a working professional in health or education, this programme will advance your knowledge in developmental psychology and its application to your work.

Learn through interactive seminars and workshops on campus, as well as online lectures, giving you flexibility with your studies as well as in-person contact.

This includes:

• Seminars considering the role of special education, classroom management, and school counselling.
• Discussions on the ways in which developmental psychological theory and research can be applied in different contexts such as schools and universities, how to cater to diverse needs and care settings, and the use of different psychological interventions.
• Workshops where you will practice the use of tools and tests and go on to analyse developmental research data.

You’ll also spend time working with your supervisor who will advise and support you through your capstone research project.

Careers

Advance your career in the field of developmental psychology.

As a graduate, you could go on to work within developmental psychology, education, or therapeutic services. You could also progress onto further study such as doctorial level training with the School of Education, or clinical or counselling psychology following an accredited general Psychology degree such as our MSc Psychology (Conversion), or PhD research.

Further work experience could include working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant (requirement of a further BPS-accredited psychology degree may apply), support roles in schools and other places of learning, professionals in youth or adult care settings, and mental health or wellbeing practitioners.