Psychology with Child Development

UCAS code: C823

Here's what University of East London says about its Psychology with Child Development course.

Studying a BSc in Psychology with a focus on Child Development will give you a deep understanding of children and young people.

Analyse children from psychological, cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural perspectives.

Explore the reasons behind their behaviour through research studies.

Be equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Year 1: Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth) (Core), Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology (Core), Psychology in Applied Contexts (Core), Researching with Small Samples (Core), Researching with Larger Samples (Core)

Year 2: Individual Differences and Diversity (Core), Psychological Research Methods (Core), Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology (Core), Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology (Core), Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth) (Core), Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience (Optional), Introduction to Forensic Psychology (Optional), Psychology, Identity and Society (Optional), Childhood: Difficulties and Differences across Development (Optional), Clinical and Community Psychology (Optional), Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching (Optional), Principles and Practices for Environmental Psychology (Optional), Topics in Cyberpsychology (Optional), The Psychology of Mental Health - Difficulties in Adulthood (Optional), Applying Psychology in Organisations (Optional)

Year 3: Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement? (Mental Wealth) (Core), Developmental Psychology Research Project (Core), Advanced Developmental Psychology (Core), Addiction (Optional), Advanced Forensic Psychology (Optional), Health Psychology (Optional), Psychology of Choice (Optional), Psychology of Belief (Optional), Psychology of Emotion (Optional), Occupational Psychology (Optional), Applied Cyberpsychology (Optional), Applied Evolutionary Psychology - Cognition, Culture, and Behaviour Change (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

To manage the workload, assessment tasks are distributed throughout the year and encompass various methods such as group work, exams, essays, presentations, case studies, professional development, and practical activities. All grades contribute to your module mark, and comprehensive details can be found in the student handbook and module guides. As part of the course, you'll engage in a work-based learning module at level 5 (Work-based Learning in Psychology), which includes a minimum of 30 hours of work experience. The assessment emphasises reflection, connection to psychology research and theory, as well as personal and professional development. Timely feedback is provided within 15 working days in adherence to UEL's policy.