Program Overview
The Child Development at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
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Full-time students will be expected to complete 180 credits, including four compulsory modules and an independent dissertation.
Compulsory modules:
- Development of Brain and Behaviour (30 credits – Term 1)
- Social and Individual Development (30 credits – Term 2)
- Cognitive Development in Typical and Atypical Populations (30 credits – Term 2)
- Research and Analytical Methods in Psychology (30 credits – Term 1)
- Dissertation on Child Development (60 credits – Terms 1 - 3)
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Part-time route:
In Year 1, students will be expected to complete three compulsory modules totaling 90 credits.
- Development of Brain and Behaviour
- Research and Analytical Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive Development in Typical and Atypical Populations
In Year 2, students will be expected to complete one compulsory module and the dissertation, totaling 90 credits.
- Social and Individual Development
- Dissertation on Child Development
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Modular-flexible route:
Modular flexible students will be expected to complete 180 credits across five years. Students can select the number of modules studied in a given year up to a five-year period. This must be in agreement with the department and the selected modules must follow the same sequence as full- or part-time student.
It is recommended that Research and Analytical Methods in Psychology is taken at the start of the course and the dissertation should be taken in the final year. If you are a continuing student, please do not select any module you have taken previously.
Compulsory modules
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, either in psychology or a related subject, that has been accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Or:
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree that contains at least 60 credits (excluding year 1) in the five core areas of psychology (Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personalities and Individual Differences and Social Psychology).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Special. Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of Education\'s pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing subtest.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months