Program Overview
The Child and Family Psychology at University of Chester is a MSc programme in Psychology 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 psychology. 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 and Family Psychology 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,670 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Family Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- In the Researching Thought and Behaviour module, students will learn about the research and analytical methods that they need to study Psychology.
- Child and Adolescent Psychology involves critically evaluating the latest theoretical approaches to the impact of diversity in developing families.
- In Skills for Applied Research, students will gain expert training in the successful management and completion of research projects in professional and applied settings.
- In Family Psychology in Society, students will learn about the current research and theory relating to the complex issues surrounding child care, child protection and abuse, domestic abuse and the impact of depravation.
- In Family Lifestyles and Transitions, students will examine issues such as contemporary family systems theories, and look at diverse family units such as those containing single/absent parents or lesbian/gay parents.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK/EU students:
- Generally we require a first degree (minimum 2:2) in psychology, or other social science degrees that contain an acceptable component of psychology.
- Applications from professionals working with children and families and who have degrees in other areas will also be considered on an individual basis.
- Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,670 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,670 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Chester 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 Chester
University of Chester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Chester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months