Program Overview
The Child Development at University of California Davis is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Davis, United States, United States
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
Course Structure
- Early Development
- Middle Childhood and Adolescence
- Research Issues in Human Development
- Research Methods in Human Growth and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Our Master of Science in Child Development is a research-oriented degree. Applicants should have an undergraduate major in either biological or social sciences. Students with prior work in genetics, human development, psychology, or physiology are particularly suited to this program. The structure and content of the program presumes some prior knowledge in the processes of child development.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses in mammalian biology or physiology, child or human development, research methodology and statistics is strongly recommended. Prior work in at least two other areas including personality, cognition, social psychology, culture and personality, genetics, or learning is also useful.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Davis 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 of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Davis, United States
University of California, Davis is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months