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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Child Development

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with Child Development course at York St John University.

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UCAS Tariff

120

Most popular A-levels studied

The Psychology with Child Development course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Psychology (non-specific)
Developmental psychology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
SociologyC
BiologyD
English LanguageB
HistoryC
SubjectGrade
PsychologyA
SociologyB
English LanguageB
English LiteratureC
Religious StudiesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C810

Here's what York St John University says about its Psychology with Child Development course.

In our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Child Development, you will use psychological science to understand typical and atypical development in children. Working with a team of developmental psychologists, you will build on a strong grounding in core areas of psychology to focus on processes of change in brain development, cognition, language, social skills, and mental health in childhood and beyond. This course offers a 75 hour placement module in the second year and the option of a placement year. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology with Child Development degree provides a strong academic foundation in psychology with a specialised focus on how psychology is applied to understanding the development of children and young people.

In year one, students are introduced to core theories, concepts, and empirical studies in developmental, social, cognitive, biological, and differential psychology, alongside a firm grounding in empirical research methods. Year two offers students the opportunity to develop advanced research and critical analysis skills and apply these skills to core topics in psychology. At third year, students choose from a range of optional modules related to typical and atypical development in childhood and beyond and conduct an independent piece of original research under the supervision of a developmental psychologist.

Throughout our Psychology with Child Development course, students participate in practical laboratory work, adhering to the BPS Code of Ethics. To develop the scientific competence which underpins the discipline and profession, students receive training in the research methods and data analytic techniques used by psychologists.

Students work within a School equipped with excellent research facilities, including specialised laboratory suites, eye-tracking and virtual reality equipment, a psychometric test library, and an electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory. The programme equips graduates with the scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced level studies.

Source: York St John University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Psychology

Location

York St John University | York

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychology

• Child psychology

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£14,000 per year
International£14,000 per year

York St John University student reviews

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Based on 43 reviews from York St John University's students and alumni
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3 star
16%
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Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union

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Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do

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Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it

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Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise

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Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su

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Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Psychology with Child Development course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Psychology
Psychology (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

98%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

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How well organised is your course?

81%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

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Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

97%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

67%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Student information

The Psychology with Child Development course at York St John University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Psychology (non-specific)
Developmental psychology
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female80%Male19%Other1%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
Number of students510
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female100%
Where students come from
UK100%
Number of students55
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Psychology with Child Development at York St John University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Psychology with Child Development - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£19.7k

First year after graduation

£22.3k

Third year after graduation

£26.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with Child Development.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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