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Child Development

University College London (UCL)
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, UK
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Child Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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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’s 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)

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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
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months