应用发展心理学 Applied Developmental Psychology

The MSc in Applied Developmental Psychology provides a rigorous foundation in developmental science, exploring how children and young people develop in real-world contexts. The programme examines cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence, with emphasis on early adversity, family dynamics, and neurodiversity. Students develop advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills — statistical modelling, psychometric testing, observational techniques, and discourse analysis. Structured as one-third research methods, one-third applied developmental content, and one-third dissertation, teaching is led by internationally recognised experts. Graduates pursue clinical or educational psychology training, or applied roles in education, health, and social care.