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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology of Child Development
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology of Child Development course at University of Lancashire.
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A level
104 to 120 UCAS points at A2
Most popular A-levels studied
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| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A |
| Biology | A |
| English Language | B |
| Mathematics | A |
| Business Studies | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C891
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Psychology of Child Development course.
Course Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning
Understand child development with our BSc (Hons) Psychology of Children Development. You'll look at the social, biological and cognitive issues that shape the way children think, feel and interact.
This course is designed to help you understand children’s thoughts, emotions and behaviour in scientific detail. You’ll study core modules in research methods, psychology and statistics, as well as specialist modules on child development.
You’ll have the chance to use our outstanding facilities. This includes an observation room to watch children playing and interacting with others, and a cognitive neuroscience lab for observing brain activity. There’s also the chance to go on a placement to assist with child-centred research.
You can choose to focus on educational psychology, thanks to our links with schools and children's services. You'll study language development, literacy, peer relations, online safeguarding, antisocial behaviour and bullying.
Your Psychology of Child Development degree will be taught in short, focused blocks. You will study one module at a time, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in that topic.
This degree can offer the tools and knowledge for a fascinating career, whether you see your future in clinical psychology, research, education or other child development roles.
Why study with us
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At our child observation suite you can watch, record and analyse children’s behaviour and interaction with toys, peers and adults.
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Your Psychology of Child Development degree will be taught one module at a time, allowing you to immerse yourself in that topic. There are no traditional exams.
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We offer the chance to get involved in research, with paid internships, placements and part-time roles.
What you'll do
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While our course has a strong focus on child development, you’ll also have the flexibility to choose from various optional modules.
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You can choose to spend a year on placement, building work experience and professional skills to boost your career prospects when you graduate.
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As this course shares a first year with Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology and more, you may have the chance to switch specialisms as your interests develop.
Future Careers
Our Psychology of Child Development BSc (Hons) course offers specialist skills for a range of roles working with children. It provides the knowledge to open a broad range of other career paths too.
This degree offers a strong foundation to work with children in educational or clinical psychology. Many graduates complete a postgraduate degree to get their ideal role, including our own BPS-accredited masters degrees.
You could also pursue roles in allied health, working alongside occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.
Our graduates are valued in a wide range of sectors. You could get a role in organisations including:
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Police
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Prison Service
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NHS
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Social and community services
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Health authorities
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Pharmaceutical industry
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Education and training organisations
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Psychology and Humanities
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Child psychology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Lancashire students who took the Psychology of Child Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
85%
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Teaching on my course
85%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
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Learning opportunities
86%
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Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
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Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
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Academic support
85%
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Academic support
85%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
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Organisation and management
90%
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Organisation and management
90%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
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How well organised is your course?
90%
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Learning resources
80%
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Learning resources
80%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
75%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
77%
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Student voice
77%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Psychology of Child Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£24.8k
Fifth year after graduation
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